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/)