By richard padgett, Coventry Telegraph
May 4 2009

COVENTRY have added experienced second row forward Arthur Brenton to their squad for next season’s inaugural rugby union Championship. The 28-year-old captained National Division One rivals Plymouth Albion last season and started all 31 of their league and cup games. Before that he spent six seasons at Bedford. Brenton, who has played more than 160 National One games and also made five appearances for Premiership club Northampton Saints, is moving back to the Midlands where his wife is resuming her job as a forensic psychologist after a year’s maternity leave.

“Arthur started every game in what was a winning Plymouth side before Christmas, which then had to deal with their own demons with wage cuts and staff reductions,” said Cov’s rugby director Phil Maynard.

“It must have been like pushing water up a hill, but through it all Arthur led by example and that’s what drew me to him.

“All the teams he has played in have been successful, and it’s another indication of our determination to bring leaders into the club.”

Brenton made his debut for Plymouth in their home game against Cov last August.

“He has done a great job as captain this season,” said Albion’s chairman of rugby Graham Dawe.

Coventry sign Arthur Brenton from Plymouth Albion

Discussion started by Unofficial Coventry Rugby (IP Logged), 04/05/2009 17:54

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Al from Cov
04/05/2009 20:17

Sounds like a decent signing. Nice one PM

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tom snr
05/05/2009 08:23

eeh we should have a cracking second row

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Al from Cov
05/05/2009 09:02

build on it with a cracking front row and back row and we will be in business.

Its a real shame we have to rebuild our forwards this year, our pack turned over pretty much everyone last year.

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hipflask
05/05/2009 11:25

i'm going to be my normal stand/off/ish/self and wait to see who thats going to be,,,AB looks a good signing, look forward to welcomming him to the BPA

woods, it's in the hipflask! (Steve Emms)
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