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Mike Richards becomes a Cockle

Jon Hill16 Jun 2016 - 14:15
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Exmouth boy Mike Richards moves across town to become a Cockle

Exmouth RFC have added Withycombe back rower Mike Richards to their list of summer signings for the 16/17 season.

Richards has been an instrumental figure on and off the field at Withycombe for years and has finally been persuaded to test himself in the National League.

Exmouth RFC Head Coach, Jon Hill, comments:

"We are delighted to have Mike on board for the coming season. I have been trying to bring him to the club for the last four years, as he has been an absolute stand out performer for Withycombe, and impressed a number of years ago in a guest appearance for Exmouth in a friendly game. He is another local boy, who knows and understands the club and many of its players, and I really do feel like he will add to what we have here.

"Mike has been extremely loyal to Withycombe and has found the decision a very hard one because of his family connections and the work he does behind the scenes at the club. For the last few years I have admired this loyalty , whilst also being pretty frustrated that he has decided to stay put, so am delighted that he has now chosen to step up and see what he is capable of. I admire him personally for making the decision and really look forward to working with him this season."

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