FLYING full-back Darral Jukes heaped praise on Manor Park as he bid the club a fond farewell. The 27-year-old ran home 14 tries in his first four games last season earning him a mention in Rugby World, the world’s most read rugby publication. He racked up a staggering 19 tries in his 11 first team appearances and scored more than 100 points in all games inside just five months. However a dislocated knee in September cut short his 2011/12 campaign, and he and his young family are set to relocate with the British Army from his current home at Bramcote Barracks to Blandford. “The club has been amazing,” said Welshman Jukes, who also plays for the Royal Signals RFC. “I was looking for a social club and the people have been really welcoming, I’ve really enjoyed my time here and hope to be back again one day. “The tries were a bonus, I hadn’t actually played much civvy rugby so I didn’t know what to expect. “I’ve made a lot of friends and the club are in a great position this season, no thanks to me, but I will follow them online and wish them all the best. “I’d recommend the club to anybody.” Jukes found Manor Park with a Google search and played for the club’s bustling academy before rapidly progressing through the seconds into the first team. Club spokesman Bobby Bridge, said: “Darral came to us and had a huge impact. He clearly had massive amounts of ability but he was deadly focused on his game and took every minute on the pitch seriously, playing with so much passion and desire. “It was just so unfortunate he got injured this campaign, because he was willing to commute back from Dorset for fixtures to complete the season – which speaks realms about how much the club has got under his skin. “As well as bringing his immense rugby playing ability, he also brought with him high levels of passion and professionalism, as well as encouraging some of his colleagues at Bramcote Barracks to play for the club creating a strong link between the two. “So he has left us a last legacy which we will continue to benefit from.” | 
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