Dave Larham is looking forward to his new job as Oxfordshire rugby’s development officer.

Larham, the Aylesbury RFC coach, who succeeds Dusty Miller, said: “It gives me a great opportunity to work with clubs in Oxfordshire, and help them to progress both on and off the field.

“My special responsibility will be for players between the ages of 16 to 24.”

Formerly in the RAF, the 47-year-old is well known as a coach educator with the Rugby Football Union, who made the appointment.

He worked for 14 years with Wasps, as their community manager, before their move to Coventry ended Larham’s association with the club.

“I’m looking forward to the new challenge,” he said.