Rugby Club Issue 67 | Page 32

Falmouth FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG Falmouth RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB F almouth RFC currently competes in the Tribute Cornwall/Devon South West Division and have made a terrific start to their league campaign to top the standings. We recently caught up with their Chairman James Instance to gain an insight into their success. Falmouth RFC currently competes in the Tribute Cornwall/Devon South West Division and have made a terrific start to their league campaign to top the standings. We recently caught up with their Chairman James Instance to gain an insight into their success. He told us, “The general mood at Falmouth is incredibly positive; the 1st XV are enjoying the best start to a season in years, with a 6 match winning streak to start off the season and currently sit at the top of the Devon and Cornwall league. The influx of players into the squad means that we will be able to fulfil a few more 2nd team matches than we originally envisaged and we are fielding junior teams in every age group.” “There were no specific targets set for the first team for the start of the 32 Issue 67 season, or indeed a target for the end of the season, other than to improve on last year’s finish. The team won their first three matches but they were against teams who now sit towards the bottom of the table, so it was difficult to tell what real potential the side has. “However in October we faced local derbies against Penryn and Penzance who both have ambitions to rise through the league and won both matches, so there is now some excitement building. We realise that these are early days and there are many tough tests remaining but it’s been a tremendous start. “The coaching staff of Graham Whitmore and Chris Morgan, Captain of Championship side Cornish Pirates, are introducing a mind-set to the players where they have to relish the defensive