Former Bristol Bears centre Will Hurrell has linked up with National League One side Plymouth Albion to become the Devonians new assistant coach the Indy can reveal.
The 30-year-old was forced to hang up his boots earlier this year after suffering a serious head trauma in an away match at his former club Leicester Tigers back in January.
It was revealed in the weeks after his injury that Hurrell had in fact suffered a stroke – a consequence of his whiplash style injury. After consultations with a sports injury specialist, the centre, who also played for Championship teams Coventry and Doncaster during his career, was told that playing rugby could risk in further serious injury.
However, Hurrell is now back involved in rugby circles once more after accepting a role to assist Albion head coach Damian Welch and look after the Brickfields backline.
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Every Gallagher Premiership club’s most famous fan
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Bath RFC: Mary Berry
Best known for her cakes – that definitely do not have a soggy bottom – she is beloved across the nation. The 84-year-old, who is best known for previously judging on The Great British Bake Off and her 75 cookbooks, was born in Bath has been involved with the club on a number of occasions.
Bristol Bears: Simon Pegg
The famous actor, best known for Star Trek, Sean of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, revealed in his autobiography that attended Bristol matches when attending university in the city. He revealed in an interview in 2017 that he still follows the team and he hopes to get to a game in the near future
Exeter Chiefs: Liam Tancock
Affectionately known as ‘The Tank’, Liam Tancock is a Devon born athlete to make his mark on the sporting world. Born in Exeter, Liam played for the Exeter Chiefs until he was 13 when his coach persuaded him to pursue a career in swimming over rugby. Keeping his roots close to his heart, he is a keen supporter of Exeter City Football Club and Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club.
