An England deaf team international is one of many players that Burton Rugby Club has brought in this off-season.
Amidst coronavirus, this summer is a big period for the club as it moves from old ground Peel Croft into a new home. Earlier this month, the Staffordshire outfit already unveiled its first two signings since the 2019/20 season was ended prematurely due to Covid-19.
Now, it has announced 11 further players will pull on the colours of Burton next campaign, whenever that may start.
Amongst them is tight head prop Corey Beck, who has captained the England Deaf national team. He arrives with bags of experience, including from the period he played at National 2 level.
The Burton faithful were equally very happy to welcome Dave Archer back into the set-up after several injury-hampered seasons. Described as “arguably one of the most talented players ever to play for Burton”, he has featured more than 200 times for the club.
Also through the door is Stephen Hunt who has represented Leicestershire under-20s, as has back rower Ben Sanderson who also comes in as a new signing.
They will be playing alongside fellow new recruits Josh Ballance, Louis Vale and Charles Austin as they too commit their playing futures to Burton for the 2020/21 campaign.
Second row and Staffordshire Under-20s captain Tom Taylor also joins Burton, giving the management another string to their bow.
Another piece of news supporters were happy to see was the re-signing of Lewis Brooks. After a year away from the game, the Midlands Premier Division side said it was “excited” to welcome home the outside centre.
Finally, Oli Rizk – who previously made an appearance for Burton’s first team – and former junior Dom Phillips both re-join the club in time for the new season following respective stints away at university.
The RFU told Sport in Staffs this week that “no definitive date” is being targeted for the start of the 2020/21 rugby season in Staffordshire amid coronavirus.
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