Pre Season training is going well with a nucleus who have and are preparing very well. We have been hampered by the normal absences because of holidays. Those players who followed part of the pre season training schedule have clearly benefitted. Generally the squad is in far better shape than last year. There are a number of potential new players training with the squad and all are adapting well.

The trip to Barnstaple will be the first measure of how the team is developing although there will be a number of absences for that trip.The team will leave early 6.00a.m Saturday 23rd August and return late Sunday 24th August. The following Saturday we will entertain Llanngennech at Kidwelly.

The video analysis softwear has been trialled and will be in operation from the start of the season. We are very fortunate that in Lynn Price we have someone with good rugby knowledge and coaching skills and is an IT expert, he has led the trialling of the Sideline video softwear analyser.

The changing rooms have been refurbished. The walls are now amber and black and there are plans for action photos of current players to be displayed on the walls.

New Captain Stuart Morris and new Vice Captain Chris Cray are taking their new responsibilities well and the players are responding.

Training has been supported by Elaine, a martial arts expert. Her drills and practices have been a welcome addition. We have also been assisted by last and this seasons physio Dave who is opening a new Gym in Burry Port and has been helping with fitness. He will now concentrate on helping with strength training. Players have been very impressed with his approach and knowledge.

I would like players to take a confident and positive attitude into the new season in the knowledge that they CAN win all games and consider that they are as good as their best game NOT their last game.

Stan Liptrot