Rob Baldwin, 22, was a stand out performer for Wharfedale all last season and produced notable displays against Otley in both fixtures.

James Parkes has a wealth of top flight experience despite being only 27 years old. He represented England at U-21 level and started 4 out of Gloucester's 6 Heineken Cup matches in the 2004/05 season. He went on to make 26 Premiership appearances for Gloucester and Saracens before joining Leeds Carnegie at the start of the 2006/07 season. He made 39 appearances in his 2 seasons at Leeds.

Tom Whittaker, 21, is a product of the Leeds Carnegie Academy system and has featured in their Guinness 'A' League side over the last 2 seasons.

Tom Rhodes has played for Bradford & Bingley over the last few seasons having previously played for Wakefield. He has also represented Yorkshire in the County Championship.

Will Kay is also a product of the Leeds Carnegie Academy system and has had spells with Borders in Scotland and more recently Halifax.

Scrum-half Andy Brown returns to the Club having spent last season on loan to Harrogate. No.8 Max Lewis, who enjoyed an impressive spell on loan from Leeds at the back end of last season, has joined the Club on a permanent basis.

Clegg is looking to add another couple of players to last season's squad before the start of the season.

Guy Easterby has announced his retirement after a long and distinguished career while Duncan Sayers has joined Ilkley having given great service to the Otley Club in making over 200 1st XV league appearances.

James Tiffany has decided to take up a coaching position at Wharfedale after struggling with a recurring shoulder over the last couple of seasons. He has also given great service to the Otley club having made around 150 1st XV league appearances.

Paul Turner has left the club to join Halifax. We wish them all well.

Dan Hyde has been appointed 1st XV Captain for the forthcoming campaign. Hyde takes over the reigns from Ian Shuttleworth who guided the Club back to National League Division One at the first attempt last season.

Peter Clegg commented: "Hydey was one of the experienced players who really led from the front towards the end of last season. He is a real dog on the field and a good communicator amongst the forward pack. I'm particularly looking forward to him bringing on the other exciting back-row players that we have brought together for the coming campaign."

Clegg also added: "Shutt has done a tremendous job as captain over the last two seasons. 2006/07 was a testing season for everyone at the Club but Shutt demonstrated a steely resolve and contributed massively to galvanising the squad and maintaining their focus on securing promotion back to National One at the first attempt. I'm looking forward to Ian being able to simply concentrate on playing while drawing all his National One experience to provide another leadership point on the field."