Let Badger guide you around the facilities at Bristol Barbarians RFC - the freshly painted clubhouse and of course the pitch...
Austin Healey highlights the dangers that the likes of Bristol Barbarians are facing in the current economic climate
The England hooker is impressed by the dedication of the Bristol outfit and talks about his hopes for this year's Six Nations
Club profile
When your points difference column reads -365, you know the season needs a boost and Austin will be looking to jump start the team in question, Bristol Barbarians.
One solitary draw in 15 games, with 14 reverses, means that the Tribute Somerset 1 outfit are rooted to the bottom of the table on -1 point.
Chairman "Badger" is admirably wheeling and dealing to try and get the type of players to spark the side. However he desperately needs new cash to construct a top notch club house to replace the current run down club facilities, which will help lure quality players away from rival teams.
One big plus point is coach Suzie Appleby, England ladies skipper, with many echoing the mantra that the talented fly-half is the best coach they've ever worked with.
An injection of youth and new blood is urgently required to breed new life into the team and the club. Whether Austin can wave his magic wand down West Country way is not certain, but he's looking forward to getting to grips with the likes of Badger and Dodgy Dave.
Website
www.bristolbarbarians.co.uk
