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Finally the end of the season is in sight, a vist to Riverside for some one big day at Jed Sevens (not me im off to Spain on Sunday). The players have been outstanding since the Cup final winning Peebles Sevens then of course Earlston for the 4th year in a row. As a result they have hauled themselves into the Kings of the Sevens race despite having not been able to send full sides to both the Gala and Hawick tournaments. Let's hope we can finish the job off this time, it’s a big ask for some very tired boys. As we prepare to say goodbye to what's been a difficult season it's perhaps time to take stock. As we already know some guys won't wear the jersey again, life is moving on for them . Mitch (Wayne Mitchell) and Lynn his long suffering wife have had their 3rd child, so if anyone thought another comeback was in line, no chance - he has his hands full. Thanks Mitch and congratulations to both you and Lynn. Mr Dalziel simply changes the dress code and takes charge for next season. He's started like a sprinter so God help anyone of us who doesn’t keep up with him. He is so full of enthusiasm it must be infectious. He's in for a very busy summer as he heads off to France soon for the U20S World Cup. Jake (no 1 son) has already been marching around in his Lions kit so will be well prepared to be the youngest no2 in the premiership, he's 4 yrs old and doesn’t take any nonsense - I am looking forward to the team talks already . Sadly Scott McCormick has also played his last game for us, Scott will be back in the colours of Peebles next season. He has been one of the most popular lads ever to have walked through the door of the Greenyards, he is as genuine an individual as he is a rugby player. He will be sorely missed as will his ever present Mum and Dad. All the best Scott and again thank you for the great shift you put in for this Club. No doubt there will be other changes as we rebuild for the new season, some forced some by choice. We have a good crop of young players coming through and we will look to strengthen the squad where its deemed necessary. The players have already met and have loads of ideas for next season on what they want to do to make us a better rugby club both on and off the field, so loads to do. Have a good summer, thanks for all your support and keep watching as we start training again in 6 weeks!!