HENLEY Rugby club are reeling from the sudden death of club stalwart Simon Priestley, who collapsed and died on the field last Saturday when playing for the Henley Bears – the club’s 4th XV against High Wycombe. He leaves a wife Julie and two children, Amelia and Jonty.
Priestley joined the side from Coventry in 2001 and was earmarked for the 1st XV but immediately picked up a serious leg injury which almost saw him retire before he returned to enjoy his rugby at a lower level.
Seemingly one of the fittest 46-year-olds imaginable, Priestly, right, was captaining the Bears on S...