Weston RFC open their season in National 3 South West when new skipper Gavin Simpson leads his team at home against Amersham and Chiltern on September 1 (3pm).

WESTON RFC open their season in National 3 South West when new skipper Gavin Simpson leads his team at home against Amersham and Chiltern on September 1 (3pm).

Newcomers to the division will be Avonmouth Old Boys, Malvern, Brixham and London Irish Amateur.

The remaining fixtures for September are: 8th, Maidenhead (away), 15th, Avonmouth OB (home), 22nd, Malvern (away), 29th, Barnstaple (home).

With the exception of Under-14s, the Seasiders will be running junior teams from Under-7 to Under-16.

All present and new recruits should note that registration day at the Recreation Ground will be on September 2.

This coming season, the club’s Colts XV will play at Under-18 level and their first match will be at home against North Petherton on September 1.

The colts will be under the tutelage of two former players, centre Derek Hannam and No 8 Tony Bush. The team’s manager will be the club’s secretary Rob Solomon.