So here we are again looking forward to another rugby
season with our beloved Pooler. A solid pre-season and a number of new faces in
the squad give a feeling of optimism for a successful campaign. The closure of trapdoor
to the Premiership by the WRU is a source of great frustration to all at the
club I know. Some may argue that there
is little to play for this season but I disagree. It is an opportunity to stamp
our authority on the Championship and build on the progress that we have made
over the last few seasons. When the trapdoor eventually opens, we need to be
ready and waiting to take our place. In the uncertain financial climate in
Welsh Rugby no club is guaranteed to survive.
The first league match of the season is always the
acid test of squad strength and Pontypool have doughty Narberth first up. The
good news is that we start with a home fixture and we really need to start with
a win. It will not be easy against Narberth who always give us a tough outing.
Whilst we only lost to the teams that eventually finished above us in the
league last season, we had quite a few close calls against the lower ranked
teams. This season will be full of challenges but if it weren’t it wouldn’t be
rugby would it.
I can’t wait.
Good luck to squad and management alike.
Come on Pooler!
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