KURTIS BLAKE has just returned for Bude Rugby Club's second team following three years out due to injury. A veteran of 11 years, his passion for Bude and its rugby club know no bounds.

I enjoy everything about rugby, meeting up with the lads on a Saturday.

For the seconds its always interesting because you always have a variety of ages and sizes, but all top guys.

Bude Rugby Club in itself has and always will have a special place for me as I'm homegrown; the club has always felt like a family and been supportive of me. It's massive to have that in any club, so I'm grateful.

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