CHURCH Stretton’s young rugby players will get the chance of a lifetime tomorrow when they play on the hallowed turf at Twickenham before rubbing shoulders with the stars of England and Australia.
Manager Stuart Corns believes “five-star” Ludlow Town could shock pre-season fav-ourites Bloxwich in tomorrow’s big home clash in the West Midlands League Premier division.
Ludlow look to shake off their Shelton sickener when they embark on a crucial double header this weekend in the Marston’s Shropshire Premier League.
Having revived their faltering fortunes in their previous two outings, the Burway were brought down to earth as lowly Shelton claimed a league “double” when winning by four wickets.
Victorious pupils from St Lawrence’s Primary School in Church Stretton will have the honour of playing at Twickenham ahead of the autumn international between England and New Zealand after winning the national tag rugby finals.
Ludlow Town could unveil their new manager as early as next week following the departure of Chris Richards from the SBS Stadium.
Ludlow Town manager Chris Richards will consider his future after another tough season at the helm that has seen the club languish in the lower reaches of the West Midland League premier division.
Ludlow Town have been rocked by the departure of key defender Luke Hicks as they prepare for tomorrow’s testing trip to title- chasing Bewdley Town in the West Midland League premier division.
Church Stretton School’s rugby players enter unknown territory next week knowing they are just three games away from running out on the hallowed turf at Twickenham.
Having steadied the ship with a spirited draw against Bromyard, Ludlow Town will be hoping to push away from the lower reaches of the West Midland League premier division in the coming weeks.
South Shropshire GP Dr Adrian Penney picked up the accolade of Bishop’s Castle Sports Personality for 2008 – and received his trophy from Olympic archer Alison Williamson.
