DUGARD JOINING ROYALS

KELSEY Dugard is joining Kent’s National Development League side following the withdrawal of Newcastle.

The Royals have moved quickly for Dugard to replace Jamie Couzins, and he is set to make his debut at former club Eastbourne on Saturday.

Promoter Len Silver said: “Jamie has found the going very tough and Kelsey has performed very well in his meetings so far this term.

“It gives us a fighting chance there, I think.”