Fly-half Billy is ready to back Gogs
RGC have boosted their squad for next season with the signing of Wales Under-20 fly-half Billy McBryde.
He will be familiar with many, being the son of Bangor-born Wales assistant-coach Robin McBryde.
The 21 year-old has progressed through the Scarlets and Llanelli ranks and wore the RGC shirt in the glamour friendly against Wales at Parc Eirias last year. He has also represented Wales at under-16, U-18 and U-20, as well as sevens level.
McBryde will be a welcome addition to a Gogs back division which has lost Jacob Botica, Tiaan Loots and Alex Schwarz to professional rugby next season.
Head coach Mark Jones is delighted with the new capture. He said: “We are really pleased to have a player of Billy’s experience on board, and it is great, not only for north Wales but also Welsh rugby.
“A number of clubs were keen on signing him. He has joined us based on what we can offer in regards to support from the coaching staff, and the set-up behind RGC as he turned down far more financially rewarding packages from clubs in Wales and England, so it shows his character and on-field ambition.
“Knowing Billy, he has a great character and will bring that work ethic to RGC, much like Jacob Botica. The set up here allows Billy a chance to get back into a system that will, hopefully, help him progress further in the game.”
“If you look at our past couple of 10s, James Lang moved on to professional rugby, and his replacement Jacob Botica has just done the same. We have gained an experienced high-level player, and we are looking forward to having him on board.”
RGC held their annual awards last weekend. Winners: RGC men - Supporters Player of the Year: Tom Hughes; Most Improved Player of the Year: Robin Williams; Players Player of the Year: Evan Yardley; Player of the Year: Tiaan Loots; Try of the Year: Afon Bagshaw v Merthyr. RGC Women - Supporters Player of the Year: Jess Kavanagh-Williams; Most Improved Player: Serena Brymer; Players Player of the Year; Rachel Taylor; Player of the Year: Rachel Taylor; Try of the Year: Jess Kavanagh-Williams v Dragons; Community Player of the Year: Ffion Williams.