No squad is complete without adding the players who regularly give 100% for Dorking and compete hard regardless of which team they play in.
Archie Coldicott*
Archie recently finished Colts and is now back in action after a little break to start pushing all those above him. Archie is a great physical center who is equally comfortable on the wing.
Ben Powell
Ben is a great fly half and loves to get the backline going. Ben has been ever present over the past few years and really enjoying his time at Dorking.
Ben Puttick*
Ben is a true stalwart of Dorking RFC and following in his Fathers footsteps. He has represented all the teams at Dorking and actively involved in coaching the Senior women and arranging Derelicts Fixtures. “Wolfie” covers prop and back row.
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Ed Jenkins
Been involved the club for almost a decade now and simply loves getting stuck into battle whether playing at prop or hooker.
Ed Williams
Ed has been an absolute force of nature since joining Dorking 3 years ago and continuously pushing hard at training. Ed is comfortable at both second row and back row.
George Spreckley*
George has been at the club since he was a 6 year old and still to this day continues to love every element of being out there weathers it’s at Prop or hooker.
Greame Webster
Greame joined us 4 years ago and always gives 100% to playing at the expense of his ankles. Greame is also a great spin bowler.
Greg Wise
Greg joined Dorking in the medical team 4 years ago and always told us about his playing days. This season he actually started pre-season with the seniors and looking sharp. Greg prefers wing.
Henry Paige*
Henry has really been training hard after recently leaving the Colts. At aged 18 he was the best tourist on Dorking’s senior tour at the end of 22/23 season long may his commitment continue.
Ted Carey
Teds development have been amazing over the years and loves everything about being part of Dorking. Always driving standards.
Jake Dobson*
One of the DRFC stalwarts and having been part of the National 17’s Cup Victory back in 2007 always continuing to drive standards of enjoyment both on and off the pitch.
Ned Byrne*
Ned is a hard working player who also recently left the Colts. Ned has the ability to always pop up in the right place at the right time and loves playing in the back row.
Rudi Jaques*
After a little break from rugby, Rudi came storing back into it last season and has really hit the ground running in his first season back in the squad.
Thomas Beal*
Tom is the heart of the clubs attitude towards having fun while enjoying the sport you love.
Tom Budd*
Tom has been a clubhouse favourite for many years now covering both wing and backrower. In his spare time he keeps himself occupied with Bonfires and anything Brockham.
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Squad Summary:
We spoke to Armand Roux, our DoR, and he had the following to say regarding his senior squad going into the 23/24 season.
“This time of the season is always a tremendously exciting time as we embark on our second season back in National 2.
I’m personally very pleased about those players who chose to call Dorking home for the 23/24 campaign, but even more so with how every single player in the squad has bought into our Off-Season and Pre-Season program.
We have managed to strike a fantastic balance of players wanting to be a part of our Dorking journey alongside 65% of the senior squad being ex Dorking youth players.
The culture is right and even though we are ambitious, we know that we want to enjoy the journey and have some fun developing collectively and individually”
23/24 playing squad:
Front Row
Ben Puttick*, Bryan Karimanzira, Callum Watson, Charlie Connor, Ed Jenkins, George Evans*, George Spreckley*, Henry Birch, Jonny Ellis*, Joss Hammond*, Max Sheldrake*, Oli Rawlinson*, Thomas Beal*, Tom Bristow*, Will Goudie*, Zak Stephenson
Second and Back Row
Daragh Chambers*, Ed Williams, Finn Osborne*, Fred Dalton*, Greame Webster, Henry Paige*, Jake Dobson*, Jasper King*, Joel Grant, Matty Gwyther*, Ned Byrne*, Raymond Jardine, Rory Mitchell*, Rudi Jaques*, Steve Howorth, Ted Carey, Toby Arnett*, Tom Chave*, Tom Dobson*, Tom Nairn, Tom Powell, Tyler Norwood*, Will Goodfellow*, Will Scholes
Inside Backs
Ben Mackenzie*, Ben Powell, Craig Holland, George Jackson*, Henry Anscombe, Henry Smith*, Mikey Macdonald*, Oliver Brunning, Oli Shepard*, Tom Iles, Will Derbishire
Outside Backs
Adam Musa, Ali Reed, Archie Coldicott*, Austin Emens, Cam Cowell*, Cameron Osborne*, Charlie Nichol*, Dan Riches*, Finn Rennles*, Fraser Mosley*, George Williams*, Greg Wise, Joe Andresen, Ryan Jeffery*, Toby McRae*, Tom Budd*, Will King*, Will Sanders, Will Simpson
*dorking youth product
23/24 Management Team:
Director of Rugby – Armand Roux
Skills Coach – Cam Cowell
Forwards Coach – Henry Birch
Lineout Coach – Will Scholes
Scrum Coach – Tom Bristow
Screws Coach – Scott Richardson
Assistant Coach – Barney Davies
Team Manager – Ian Newcastle
Strength and Conditioning – Daniel Mackenzie
Medical Team – Lauren Johnson, Ellie Byrne, Lauren Parsons, Ella Neary, Amy Bowling & Lana Crouch
Pathway Manager – Patrick O’Grady
Head of Transition – Benji Wroblewski
First Team Captain – Fred Dalton
Club Captain – Jonny Ellis
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