05/06 - 4 more sign for The Blues

June 5, 2009

Newbury Blues are this week announcing 4 signings.

Two new players in the form of Lock Dan Hodge and England Counties Prop Chris Rowlands.

Also 2 more Blues favourites have signed on the squad, Captain Paul Fincken and Tom Fiddler

Dan Hodge signs from Bridgewater having spent a season at Coventry. Dan is 25 and is set to be a big presence in the 2^nd row for the Blues.

Chris Rowlands who is currently on tour with England Counties in Korea and Japan will also become one of the clubs community sports coaches taking rugby and other sports into schools and clubs in the area. Before Clifton Chris was signed to Stourbridge at the start of last season where he suffered a fractured skull in a game verses Launceston which has now fully recovered.

Last year’s club captain Paul Fincken has become a club favourite on and off the pitch at hooker and is a welcome addition to what is now a strong and experienced pack.

Tom Fiddler played most of last year at tight head and will hope this year to get more of a chance at his preferred loose head position. “Fidds” picked up the most improved 1^st XV player award at the club dinner this year having put in solid performances even when out of position.

More signing are on the way to be confirmed before we start pre season training on the first Tuesday in July.

The 8^th of August will be a change for all supporters of the club to meet the squad, swap stories and share a drink in the bar.

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