Team profile

Anyone who grew up when the game was still in its amateur age knows about Rosslyn Park FC, their rich rugby heritage spoken in respectful tones in club houses from Newquay to Newcastle.

Despite the fact that they are a fair way from the top flight of the game, they are doing their name proud this season with an impressive 13 wins from their first 15 games in the National League Three South.

Having targeted a top-five finish for the season, great results so far have meant that there is an outside chance for them to gain promotion, with a pivotal clash with league leaders London Scottish on January 31 potentially deciding their season.

Austin knows a thing or two about this team thanks to former on-field foe Stuart Abbott, amongst others, who helps coach a side which can count on ex-Harlequins player Rob Jewell, French head coach Florent Rossigneux and Director Of Rugby Shaun Justice at its sturdy helm.

With more fans needed through the gate to help cheer them on towards their season goal, Austin will also need to start work on getting the team into the best possible shape when it comes down to the crunch.

Fortunately for the former England international, he has eager charges at his disposal including ex-Baa Baa Chris "Cow Head" Ritchie, hard nut Adam Gates, ladies man Morgan "Big Jonesy" Jones and a Slovenian international called Tito.

Club website
www.rosslynpark.co.uk