The Coaches Perspective from the Director of Rugby

I’m looking forward to today’s game, particularly as I will be enjoying the pre-match hospitality courtesy of Ghandi (Saint & Co) with a further 25 ex-players and supporters. I am sure there will be some good stories of days gone by! The bar bill should be healthy, and we’re part of a full house of 180 pre-match diners enjoying chef Chris’ cooking so that’s great news for the Club. There are only 5 league games remaining and I think we are all resigned to Kendal 1st XV finishing the league in 10th place. That’s not where we had hoped to be, but at least it will ensure we remain in the same league next year and there’s some consolation in that. Last week’s score looked decisive but reports from the game suggest the first 70 minutes told a different story and all the subs being on the pitch within the first 20 minutes is never a good situation. So, we take a deep breath and go again today.

Now’s the time to have half an eye on what follows next season. Goughy, is already in conversation with a few new players, and we already have some of this year’s

Colts stepping up, which can only be a good thing as homegrown talent is the foundation of any thriving local team. All the signs are that we can compete at the top end of the league next year.

I wasn’t at the Lymm fixture as I watched the 2nd XV take on Firwood Waterloo at home. With no Colts fixture, it became a transition weekend and 6 of the current U18s team were able to get involved. It was a very entertaining game that ended in a 22 - 17 victory for Kendal.

Of course, most of the conversation around rugby goes beyond home team concerns at the moment - listen out for all the discussions about the new tackle height and look out for some of the oldies risking their backs as they make a visual demonstration to emphasise their opinions!

Thanks, Billy

We are very fortunate to have a talented Colts sideRichard

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