"We know we've got a very exciting year ahead with Hal Luscombe and Stuart Abbott joining us and a few more to come, so we should have a very good squad together.

"It's important to get our preparation right this summer, because the Premiership is such a big challenge. We have to get it right to stay up.

"I've really enjoyed the last four years. I've met a lot of great people here and I'm looking forward to next year. We're building something special and I'm looking forward to being a continued part of that."

He added: "It's been an enjoyable season in contrast to last April, which was not enjoyable at all. You can't imagine a worse feeling and the harsh reality hits home when you go into the club and there are desks being cleared.

"But our supporters have been fantastic and stuck with us, the sponsors have been very loyal too and now we're back and hoping for a successful future.

"We've approached each match professionally, showed respect for the opposition and for the places we've been to and it's been a wonderful experience."

The year in National One has enabled rugby director Richards to develop a number of young players who will be in action against Bedford.

Fly-half Adrian Jarvis, flanker Tom Guest and full-back Tom Williams are three singled out for praise by Vos.

And best of the lot could be No.8 Nick Easter, who tops the club's try-scoring charts with 18 this season - one more than England A winger Ugo Monye.

"Nick Easter has been our go-to and go-forward guy this season, so I'm really keen to see how he'll go next year in the Premiership," said Vos.

"He's one who could have international duty not to far away. I think he deserves a go at international level with England."

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