Wessex International has become a partner in Rugby Groundsmen Connected.

The rugby club pitch maintenance equipment package, devised by the Rugby Football Union’s head groundsman, Keith Kent, is the RFU’s easy access, two-way communication network between the RFU and rugby union groundsmen. Working with trusted industry partners, Keith’s package is designed to meet the needs of rugby union clubs aiming to deliver a high quality pitch maintenance programme.

Part of this includes the Wessex ProLine CRX-180 combination mower, with castoring wheels at the front and a full width roller on the rear. The CRX is suited to compact tractors from 20hp such as the Iseki TM3265, which is also offered as part of the package.

“We’re delighted to be partners and have our CRX chosen to be part of the programme,” says Pete Farndell, Wessex International’s Marketing Manager. “Being part of Rugby Groundsmen Connected is a wonderful opportunity to get close to grass roots and the rugby groundsmen. The CRX has proved itself worthy at many RFU clubs across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to let people know of its capabilities.”

The company describes the Wessex CRX as effectively three mowers in one: roller mower, finishing mower and combination mower. As a finishing mower, with its high blade tip speed it delivers cut quality, while maintaining increased manoeuvrability in awkward areas. In its role as a combination mower it is suited to front mounting on a compact tractor, with the castoring wheels reducing scuffing and the rear roller leaving the striped effect on the turf.

Everything the RFU does related to pitch maintenance now comes under the banner of Rugby Groundsmen Connected and Wessex International say they are proud to be a part of the RFU initiative to provide information and advice to groundsmen, with special offers and exclusive benefits to members.