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PRESTON Grasshoppers’ head of rugby Gareth Dyer says this season’s Northern Premier title-winning campaign has re-energised the club ahead of their return to the National Leagues.
Hoppers’ promotion to National Two North, where they have played most of their rugby since leagues were introduced in 1987, was confirmed with two rounds to spare following last week’s win over Morley.
Dyer believes playing to their strengths – through the pack – and adding a core of experienced players such as ex-Premiership centre James Fitzpatrick and...