Neil Symons

Club Captain

Neil started playing rugby for Taunton when he was 12 in 1988 has been involved ever since. Symo has represented the 12's, 13's, 14's, 15's, 16's, 17's, Colts, 1sts, 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and vets. Neil Ran the 2nd team for 7 years and the 3rd team for 2 years, he is now running the vets side. Symon joined as players rep/club captain to assist the players to have a voice at committee meetings and to keep a ex player involved with the running of the club. The Club Captain has a number of key responsibilities which include working alongside the coaches at all levels of rugby through the club, ensuring budgets are maintained and resources available. He negotiates contracts for players alongside coaches, making sure the club gets a 'fair deal' and players get a fair wage. He holds to account all coaches and parent helpers at all levels of rugby if TRFC standards are not maintained. The Club Captain reports on all levels of rugby to the committee and members, assists with fixtures for all senior rugby and chairs disciplinary hearings when necessary.