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Optimistic Bees wait for Palm all-clear
By Birmingham Post July 19 2007
South African winger Kyle Palm hopes to get Home Office clearance to resume his career with Pertemps Bees just two weeks after he was released by the club, according to a report in the Birmingham Post. The former Hartpury College student was one of three players let go because of a new regulation that will come into force next season preventing amateur players from playing in National One.

But Palm is now in possession of a skilled migrant worker visa which he hopes will help him to play as a professional sportsman in England. The other two, Rod Petty and Leo Halavatau, are in talks with lower ranked clubs.

"Kyle is seeking clarification from the Home Office about his status, but we are hopeful that he will be able to resume his career with us," Ben Harvey, Bees backs' coach, told the Post.

Meanwhile, Birmingham & Solihull RFC, the parent club of Bees, have expanded their community rugby department with the signing of several new players who also coach throughout next season.

Newly-appointed community rugby coordinator Casey Dunning will be fronting the coaching team and pushing new and exciting community rugby initiatives in conjunction with centre Ashley Maggs, fly-half Mike Hook, full-back Peter Murchie, back-row forward Andy Daish, prop Phil Osborne and former Coventry forwards Alun Wyn Davies and Dave Campton.

Bees kick off their community rugby season with a Summer Camp at Sharmans Cross Road next week.

The three camps will run from July 23-27, July 30-August 3 and August 28-31, from 10am-3pm daily, and cost £50 per week. Anyone interested in attending should call the club on 0121 705 0409.

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