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COBHAM It is important for any club to be able to produce their own talent, particularly in the current financial climate and this is an area that they appear to have covered. It will certainly be exciting to see how their juniors will be able to develop over the coming years. In order to help their youngsters to make the sometimes difficult transition into the senior game they also run a number of additional sides. This allows them to give players experience of the adult game even if they are not yet considered ready for first team action which can be an important step in the development process. Another benefit of having extra teams is that it allows the first XV to benefit from far greater strength in depth. If they are ever left short on numbers through injury or work commitments they have the option of calling players up with a limited amount of disruption. Cobham also has some high quality facilities having built a new clubhouse which was officially opened in September 2008. They added new changing rooms and completely revamped the inside layout to cover the progress the club had made. The clubhouse was named ‘The Peter Marsh Pavilion’ after a long-time Club Member and benefactor. With a developing side on the field and a superb set up off it this is a club that should be able to look forwards to a bright and successful future. Rugby Club Magazine would like to wish them the best of luck. “A club that should be able to look forwards to a bright and successful future.” COOPER COBHAM ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT COBHAM RFC. At Cooper Cobham, we know the needs of BMW drivers are highly specialised. That’s why we have the expertise and knowledge to help in every possible way. Cooper Cobham 18-22 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JA 01932 282 614 www.coopercobhambmw.co.uk 80 ISSUE 48 Cooper Cobham The Ultimate Driving Machine