'Oz' who played for Bristol, Harlequins, Bedford, Leeds, Exeter Chiefs and Plymouth Albion before becoming Plymouth Albion's scrum coach joins up with the Cockles having had a bit of time out of the game and is raring to go in an effort to establish Exmouth as a National Two rugby club.

Exmouth's Forwards Coach Stuart Lowe comments:

"We are absolutely delighted to welcome Oz to the Imperial Ground and feel that this is the perfect fit for all involved. Oz lives in Exmouth, just a stones throw from the club, and will have a specific remit as our scrum coach, which will be a vital role this season.

"Oz will pick up and build on some of the fine work that Alex Brown did last year. With Alex moving to France, we had a hole to fill, and we are fortunate to have someone with Oz's experience living in our town and available."

Ozdemir Comments:

"This is perfect for me and I am highly motivated to work in a new challenge with an ambitious club. Having lived in Exmouth for a number of years, I have followed Exmouth's progress with interest and have seen a number of games. I love the passion that the coaches bring to the club and the community feel about the place. It really is a club who seem to do things the right way.

"This has all come about in a short space of time and was on the back of a chance meeting with Hilly in the gym only three weeks ago. I have been impressed with how quickly things have moved forward and the honesty and integrity of the people involved. I feel like I can make an impact and look forward to challenging the likes of George Savage and Issac Dalton and ensuring that they are always working optimally in a challenging environment. I can't wait to get started in pre season."

Picture: Altan Ozdemir