After a scintillating end to the 2014/15 campaign, the Aviva A League is set for its most explosive season yet according to Premiership Rugby’s Head of Academies and Development, Mike Hynard.
Worcester Cavaliers went down to a narrow defeat to Saracens Storm in front of over 4000 people at Sixways in January.
And after the release of the fixtures for the coming season on Wednesday, Hynard insists fans can expect more of the same when the competition gets underway again in November.
He said: “The standard of the Aviva A League seems to get better every year, and the last couple in particular it has really gone up and up.
“Both semi-finals and the final last year were fantastic games of rugby, with everyone showing a lot of fight – that is the level we are looking to recreate.
“The quality of the players involved is ever improving, and there is a nice blend of senior players alongside developing academy players who are looking for opportunities to wear the club shirt and showcase their talent to a director of rugby.
“That’s the blend we’re looking for and last year the average age of the teams was 22.4, which is fantastic as it shows this is a competition for player development.
“Particularly this year, with the World Cup and no LV= Cup, the Aviva A League will be very important as it provides the vehicle for players to showcase their skills and push for selection in their Premiership teams.”
Cavaliers begin their Aviva A League campaign against Sale Jets on Monday 23 November.
Supporters can watch Cavaliers games for FREE when they sign-up for a 2015/16 Season Ticket. For more information on Season Tickets click here.
Worcester Cavaliers missed out on becoming champions after a spectacular final against Saracens Storm in front of over 4000 people at Sixways in January.
And after the release of the fixtures for the coming season on Wednesday, Hynard insists fans can expect more of the same when the competition gets underway again in November.
He said: “The standard of the Aviva A League seems to get better every year, and the last couple in particular it has really gone up and up.
“Both semi-finals and the final last year were fantastic games of rugby, with everyone showing a lot of fight – that is the level we are looking to recreate.
“The quality of the players involved is ever improving, and there is a nice blend of senior players alongside developing academy players who are looking for opportunities to wear the club shirt and showcase their talent to a director of rugby.
“That’s the blend we’re looking for and last year the average age of the teams was 22.4, which is fantastic as it shows this is a competition for player development.
“Particularly this year, with the World Cup and no LV= Cup, the Aviva A League will be very important as it provides the vehicle for players to showcase their skills and push for selection in their Premiership teams.”
Cavaliers begin their Aviva A League campaign against Sale Jets on Monday 23 November.
Supporters can watch Cavaliers games for FREE when they sign-up for a 2015/16 Season Ticket. For more information on Season Tickets click here.
Worcester Cavaliers fixtures
Monday 23 November 2015 – Cavaliers vs Sale Jets
Monday 30 November – Newcastle Falcons vs Cavaliers
Monday 21 December – Gloucester United vs Cavaliers
Monday 4 January – Northampton Wanders vs Cavaliers
Monday 28 March – Cavaliers vs Leicester Tigers
Monday 25 April – Semi-final
Monday 2 May – Final