Cottrell has one of the least experienced side’s in the fledgling competition with flanker Lisa Newton, lock Shona Powell Hughes and centre Adi Taviner the only full internationals in the squad. However he believes the squad would have learned a lot from last season.
“Last year was my best coaching experience ever with the regional side – I really enjoyed it,” said Cottrell.
“The girls really responded well to playing in a different environment than from their clubs. We were able to develop them which helps supports the clubs.”
Cottrell will be assisted by Ceri Wyatt and Keith Hopkins for the forthcoming campaign which kicks off on Friday at Llandarcy Academy of Sport between 6-8pm with their first training session. Thereafter training sessions will be at Waunarlwydd on Wednesday nights, starting on 27th October from 6:30pm.
The Scarlets will be holding a training session open to all players at Ammanford on Saturday between 10am-12.30.
OSPREYS:
Team Manager: Donna Crossman 07787 290298.
Coaches: Head Coach – Dan Cottrell; Assistant Coach – Ceri Wyatt; Attached Coach – Keith Hopkins.
Venue: Llandarcy Academy of Sport
Time: 18.00-20.00
Date: Friday 22nd October
Further sessions will be at Waunarlwydd RFC on Wednesday nights, starting on 27th October from 18:30
SCARLETS:
Team Manager: Sara Davies 07969 455382
Coaches: Head Coach – Wayne Williams; Assistant Coach – Chris Morgan
Venue: Ammanford
Date: Saturday 23rd October
Time: 10:00-12:30 Open Training ALL
