WELLINGTON Rugby Club have arranged a friendly away to Bridgwater & Albion on Thursday, August 22.

At present it is the only warm-up match for Wellington but head coach Graham Dawe has not ruled out organising another, possibly at home.

The former England and Bath hooker said this week: "It would not be the end of the world if we only had the one friendly. But a home game would be nice.

"We've had good numbers at training including about half a dozen of the Colts from last season, which is good. Fortunately, there have been no injuries, only a few niggles.

"Obviously, we're all looking forward to the club's 150th year anniversary season with the number of events which are being planned."

Danny Lee will continue as skipper of the lst XV while Andrew Bellamy remains captain of the 2nd XV.

The first team's opening game of the new season in Regional Two South West is a derby clash at home to Cullompton on Saturday, September 7.

"It is a great game to focus the minds," said Dawe who starts his sixth season in charge. "Certainly there will be some challenges on the field next season but the club has some very good young players."