The development XV started the league season with bang. On a hot and salutary Saturday, captain Moore had assembled and combination of old and new, big and small, to take on Writtle Wanderers 2nd XV.

Regular tries were scored throughout both halves as Loughborough student, Ben Kerwin was awarded man of the match for his brace of tries. Newcomer Bryce Peters was welcomed by a number of Chelmsford 'royalty' including front rowers Steve Allen, Callum Booth and Chris Seeley.

An away friendly this week against Old Cooperians followed by another league game versus Witham on 30th September 2023. Get youself available and involved.

Squad - Forwards - Steve Allen, Callum Booth, Chris Seeley, Ashley Brown, Nick Crouch, Lee Moore, Sergio Gordon, Craig Stanford, Alfie Johnston, Ben Kerwin. Backs - Mike Dawson, Danny O'Flynn, Tom Aligan, Tristan Olive, Jordan Hayward, Jasper Hayward, Davis Basimee, Andy Cartwright, Bryce Peters, Tom Acorn.