Dave Copeland

Dave Copeland

Warriors Head Coach and general Walcot RFC fossil. Dave made his way from youth to senior to retirement to Walcot Warriors. What a journey. What a man.

Dave Copeland


Player Name⁠
Dave Copeland⁠

Player Nickname ⁠
Chesney (Not Hawkes)⁠

Player Position⁠
1-5 (ideally 2).⁠

Favourite rugby team ⁠
Walcot Warriors and Bath⁠

Favourite rugby player⁠
Sam 'Mad Dog' Trevor (Warriors)****, Sam Underhill (Bath) and Joe Marler ⁠

****This wasn't even edited. I wouldn't lie to you****⁠

When did you Join Walcot Warriors?⁠
2021⁠

How did you get involved with Walcot Warriors?⁠
Through watching the first Lions test with Sam and Dan, meeting Todd and deciding it was time to return to rugby⁠

Best Memory/experience from Walcot Warriors?⁠
Debut vs Cardiff Chiefs⁠

Why do you enjoy being part of Walcot Warriors?⁠
Meeting new people and playing in the same team as Sam⁠

What do you want to achieve with the Walcot warriors? ⁠
I'd like to hit one ruck without getting injured****⁠

****This one was edited for LOLZ****⁠

What are your rugby ambitions?⁠
More inclusivity within a rugby.⁠

Anything else you want to tell people about?⁠
I have two children and one dog (dog generally better behaved than children)⁠