WHITCHURCH Rugby Club coack Jordan Davies has targeted a top four finish next season.

Davies succeeded the helm after arriving from Shropshire rivals Oswestry at the end of the season and has high ambitions for the Regional Two West Midlands League club.

He said: "We are really looking forward to the start of the season with a real buzz around the club.

"The players have been proactive and open to the new ideas we are bringing in and a it always helps with a positive buy in from players to build a great environment.

"The club is working hard behind the scenes for the players and everyone is more than welcome to come down regardless of experience.

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"Our seconds team is up and running in a reduced league format this year so would be great to welcome old and new players back for a social game and welcome back to the clubhouse."

The club will be touring the Isle of Man later this month with a match against Douglas to look forward to.

Davies said the club would be engaging with the community next season with anticipation high as the Reds gear up for new challenges.

He said: "We want the team and club to be fully involved and at the heart of the community.

"There's an excitement building for the season as we shift up to the North Midlands regional set up, facing new teams is always a good way to freshen things up.

"Also we have gone for a tough pre season with two visits to Wales for some expansive rugby yet tough contact area teams, while we host traditional tough opponents in Hereford RFC.

"We are targeting a big first half of the season to ensure we set our stall out and create some momentum to push for a top four finish."

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