Wiveliscombe RFC announce captains for 2026/27 season

The captains and coaching staff at Wiveliscombe RFC for the 2026/27 season have been announced <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
The captains and coaching staff at Wiveliscombe RFC for the 2026/27 season have been announced (Image: Newsquest)
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Wiveliscombe RFC have announced their captains and coaching staff for the upcoming season.

The club's annual general meeting saw the election of club officials, with William Ellis set to lead the first XV into the Regional Two South West Division, the club's highest level since league rugby began.

The second XV will be captained by Cameron Palk, while Ruby Terry takes charge of the women’s squad.

Rob Weaver, Alex Westcott, and Mark Chatterton will remain as senior coaches, with Callum Lane offering additional support.

Lane, a former Wiveliscombe junior, returns after several seasons with Hornets.

The firsts are set to face familiar opponents this season, including Crediton, Nailsea and Backwell, North Petherton, Okehampton, and Teignmouth.

Their first league match is away at Crediton on Saturday, September 12, with the first home fixture against Winscombe on Saturday, September 19.

They are also looking forward to potentially facing new opponents, Ivybridge, describing them as a "stern test" from just across the Devon border.

The club has been focusing on fitness as they prepare for their challenging season ahead.

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