Newington finished second in last year’s GPS first XV competition, defeating Scots, Kings and Riverview.

Tim Rapp’s side will feature several returning players and some talented youngsters and will be right in the mix in this year’s 10 round competition.

Overview with Tim Rapp: 

“It’s fantastic to give the boys an opportunity to play a full home and away season and I know it’s been quite a while since we’ve had that,” Rapp told Rugby News.

“It’s a whole different ball game when you get another crack at a team after you’ve either beaten them or they’ve beaten you.

“For the development of the boys, it’s going to be massive.