Henley Hawks continue their preparations for the National League Division 1 season, which starts at home to London Welsh next week, with a training weekend at Limerick, culminating in a match against Irish Division 1 side Garryowen on Sunday.

The squad is much the same as last year, including Lee Hall who will captain the side in Steve Barnes's absence through injury.

Newcomers include two fly-halves - John Barnes, formerly first-choice with Rugby Lions, and Barry Reeves, who was contracted to Bristol last season. Isi Tuivai, wing or centre, who was a member of the Tongan squad for the 1995 World Cup, has also joined.