WILMSLOW Rugby Union Club's preparations for the 2015/16 season will step up with the resumption of training.

Pre-season training will start on Tuesday, July 7, at 7pm and continue every Tuesday and Thursday evening.

Hopes are high that the Wolves will be able to build on the successes of last season, aiming to improve on their fifth place finish in the North One West League.

They also lifted the Cheshire Vase, defeating Crewe and Nantwich in the final on April 4.

The side will be led for the fourth season in succession by flank forward Mike Black, who was chosen for the 2014/15 player of the season award.

He will have most, possibly all, of last season’s squad to call upon.

The coaching team will once again be led by the former Macclesfield back row bruiser Richard Jones and his team.

Pre-season trials will take place from mid August and will include several practice matches.

Wilmslow are a totally open amateur club and welcome new players, whether from the colts, the high school or others moving into the area.

The club boast excellent pitches, clubhouse, changing and physio facilities, together with a new floodlight installation that is nearing completion.