SIGNIFICANT LANDMARKS TODAY FOR TWO OF OUR 1ST XV PLAYERS WITH OTHERS STACKING UP BEHIND

Today two of our players are reaching significant landmarks in their playing careers with the club.

Firstly, Roger Drabble is due to make his 150th appearance against Wellington today and he can look back as far as January 2003 when he made his first team debut at the tender age of 20. Roger graduated from our Colts side and over the last 20 years, has proved himself to be a very versatile player whilst appearing principally at scrum-half but also competently on the wing and at full-back and in fact has played in all of the back positions for our club teams. Over the last few seasons his duties as a Police Officer with the Avon & Somerset Constabulary have restricted his playing and training duties. He also went to Western-super-Mare for a short spell appearing in their 1st XV but since he has returned, he has progressed consistently over the last few seasons and his experience in an otherwise generally youthful side has been invaluable. He is still moving around rather quickly for a man of his age and his hallmark is his excellent and quick service from the base of the scrum and that pace used to advantage in his varying positions – always seeking the sharp break.

Unfortunately, there is no tangible award for today’s achievement except for the club’s grateful thanks for long and excellent service which we hope will long continue.