Will Pope Joins Neath RFC from Skewen Rugby Football Club.
After hugely impressing throughout pre-season, back-row forward Will Pope has forced his way into the starting line-up today. At just the start of his Neath journey, Will has already shown he’s a no-nonsense grafter who will add real steel to the All Black pack. 💪
The depth of our squad is shaping up nicely, and Will’s rise underlines the serious impact players we now have across the board.
🎙 From Head Coach, Tim Ryan:
“Popey has really impressed me with his attitude and his willingness to learn. He’s an aggressive defender who gets off the line and into people’s faces — exactly what we want in a black jersey. He’s an old-school back rower: no-nonsense, hard-grafting, and puts his body on the line for the team.
We brought him in on the recommendation of our S&C coach Chris after a strong season with Skewen. Just like a few of our other new recruits, he’s massively impressed the coaches in pre-season with his work rate and willingness to learn his role and execute it — from lineout to starter plays. I’m looking forward to seeing what he adds to our already quality back row.”
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Thank you to Antonia Pope for sponsoring Will and supporting Neath RFC!
🔥 Welcome to the Gnoll, Will Pope. We’re excited to see your hard-hitting back-row style in the famous All Black jersey.
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