WELLINGTON Rugby Club stage their first pre-season match when they play at home to Bridgwater & Albion on Thursday, August 21 (7p.m.)

George Hodgson will be captaining the lst XV this season, having taken over from Danny Lee who has retired through injury.

Bradley Field is Wellington’s new head coach and he says he intends to play this season.

Wellington kick off the new season in Regional Two South West with an away game against Okehampton on Saturday, September 6.