FORMER Chippenham team chief Kevin Snape has returned to rugby after being appointed director of rugby at nearby Corsham RFC.

Snape, who was senior playing chairman at Chippenham RFC for four years before being asked to step down from the role earlier this month, will take up his role with immediate effect.

A Corsham club statement said: "The club is very pleased to announce that with immediate effect Kevin Snape has been appointed Director of Rugby.

"Kevin brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this new and strategically important role at Corsham RFC.

"We wish Kevin every success and look forward to working with him.''

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