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A wave of optimism; GAME ON: RUGBY UNION: Finishing the season as the most consistent side in the league and fitter than ever, Coventry are set to make a real impression in National Division One this term. Here, John Wilkinson looks at what they'll be up against.(Sport)

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Director of rugby: Mike Rayer

UP and down last season when more might have been expected from them. They have lost a fair bit of quality from that squad and will particularly miss Ian Vass and Leigh Hinton in a season that looks like offering no better than mid-table.

Player to watch: Promising flanker Chris Rainbow missed most of last season through injury and will be out to make up for lost time.

In: Emyr Lewis (utility back, Northlands), Tom Luke (centre, Leonessa), Paul Kendall (centre, Mumbles), Alex Page (scrum-half, Gloucester).

Out: Leigh ...

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