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WPRFC appoint new forwards & defence coach to complete new look coaching team

WPRFC appoint new forwards & defence coach to complete new look coaching team

Mark Ley25 Jun 2022 - 10:00
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Darren Molloy returns to 'Combe

WPRFC are delighted to announce the appointment of Darren Molloy as 1st XV forwards and defence coach.
Darren has a huge amount of playing and coaching experience having learnt his trade with London Irish and then made over than 200 appearances for Wasps in the Premiership.

Darren, a former 'Combe coach, is delighted to be back and said "I'm excited to get started, i've met some of the players already and there is some real quality amongst the group, I'm hoping to make an immediate impact when pre-season commences on 28th June. Its fantastic to be back at Combe and to see so many familiar faces still involved at the club from when I came here first time around "

In addition to Darren's appointment, Dave Marshall will move to Head Coach and also have responsibly for the backs and attack, Ralph Cook has joined as assistant coach and David Vallely has accepted the role as Extra 1st XV manager.

The coaching and management team for the coming season will be as follows:

Dave Marshall - Head Coach, Backs & Attack Coach
Darren Molloy - Forwards & Defence coach
Graham Purdy - Extra 1st XV Head Coach
Pat Sykes - Assistant Coach
Ralph Cook - Assistant Coach
Tara Anson - Head Physio
Tom Lewis - Extra 1st XV Physio
Mark Ley - General Manager
John Ward Turner - Senior Squad and Match Day Manager
David Vallely - Extra 1st XV Manager

Pre-season training commences on Tuesday 28th June and will run every Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30pm.

New players always welcome for all of our senior sides, please contact mark.ley@westcombeparkrugby.co.uk or 07734 616425.

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