The strong scrummaging, stubborn, “next job, ball” calling loosehead joins us with decades of national league experience for both Leicester Lions and South Leicester Rugby Club despite his tender years.

Rhod comments, “I have chosen Bridgy because the atmosphere and culture at the club is second to none, the level of rugby is a great challenge but well within our reach, the coaching and detail is spot on and the travel situ is more suitable to a man of my vintage and situation!”

Head Coach Gareth Kerr adds “I’ve been keen to sign Rhod for some time now and delighted that a after a short loan spell last season, he has decided to come and play for us. He’s a top quality scrummager, has good core skills, a ridiculous rig and brings huge desire and a driving of standards that will be invaluable as we make the step up to level 5. We will also no longer be wondering what our next job is at restarts.

The players and coaches have all taken a real shine to Rhod, even reciprocating the odd WhatsApp chat / routine of posting pics of everything he drinks”