Josh Barton Returns to Coventry Rugby with Ambition and Determination
Coventry Rugby welcomed back their star scrum-half, Josh Barton, after a two-year stint in the Premiership with Newcastle. Barton, who holds the record for most tries scored by a Cov player in a single season, is eager to make an impact in the Championship. He believes the club's positive attitude and ambition have created a great environment for growth, and he's excited to see how far the team can go.
Key Takeaways:
- Josh Barton returns to Coventry Rugby after two years in the Premiership with Newcastle, bringing experience and leadership skills to the team.
- Barton scored 10 tries in his first 26 games for Cov in the 2021/22 season, winning the try-of-the-season award for one of his tries.
- He hopes to contribute to the team's success by pulling the younger players through and believes the club's current environment is ideal for growth and development.
- Barton sees a lot of potential in the current team, citing the balance of young and senior players, and believes with good luck and people staying fit, they can achieve great things.
- Pre-season training is about building endurance and strength through hard work, and Barton notes that it doesn't get any easier with time.
- Barton is looking forward to the team bonding aspect of the pre-season camp in Lincolnshire and the opening Championship match against London Scottish on September 20.
Statistics:
- Josh Barton played 26 games for Coventry Rugby in the 2021/22 season, scoring 10 tries.
- He won the try-of-the-season award for one of his tries in the 2021/22 season.
- Coventry Rugby's pre-season schedule includes two friendlies at the Butts Park Arena: August 24 against Birmingham Moseley and September 13 against Chinnor.
- Tickets for these matches are available through the rugby club's website.
- Season memberships are also available through the club's website.
Sources:
- Coventry Rugby
- Ted Bromwich (photographer)
- Rugby club's website (https://www.coventryrugby.co.uk/)