PLAYERS at Tavistock Rugby Club are pumped up after receiving a big boost from team sponsors Tavistock Tyres and Exhausts.

The local company have backed the Tribute Western Counties West team to the tune of £1,500 for its first team and change strips.

Tim Schmid, the branch manager of the tyre company, said: 'We are very happy to sponsor the team. I love the feel of the club, which has a great atmosphere, so it is a pleasure to support them.'

Club members will also be able to get a discount at Tavistock Tyres and Exhaust and, at the end of the season and depending on how many take up this option, a further contribution will be made to the club.

TRFC secretary Geoff Lawson, who accepted the cheque along with club chairman Nigel Larcombe-Williams, before a recent game against Devonport Services, added: 'We are very pleased to have this sponsorship from Tavistock Tyres and Exhausts for the 2010/11 season and thank them for them support.'