AN exodus of first team players has left Bradford on Avon coach Dave George picking up the pieces ahead of the new season.
Veteran full back Aiden Blowers has finally hung up his boots and fly half Jamie Curtis has moved to London to start a new job.
Flying wingers Jonny Viner and Struan Grant have left Bradford for clubs in Northern Ireland and Scotland respectively, while second row Chris Heale will be throwing his weight around in New Zealand come September.
But despite the high-profile departures, George is confident he can mould his remaining players into a competitive unit before the start of the new season in September.
Full story in Friday's Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article