RAMS Director of Rugby Seb Reynolds heaped praise on former Mini turned first-teamer Tom Vooght after he made his 150th appearance for the side on Saturday.

Things did not go entirely to plan for Vooght as he was forced off at half-time due to a facial injury, but the 17-5 victory for the hosts was their sixth in seven National One games and lifted Rams to fourth in the table.

And Reynolds admitted it was somewhat unfortunate for Vooght’s afternoon to have been ended early, stating: “For his 150th game he got himself a split chin!

“But the guy is unreal and one of the best open-side flankers I’ve had the pleasure of watching play.

“He’s a clubman through and through and has been here since he was six years old.

“He always gives 100 per cent every time he takes to the field and I can’t speak highly enough of him – he’s a brilliant, brilliant rugby player.”

Vooght, who made his debut in 2013 and was named in the National One Team of the Year during Rams’ brilliant maiden season at Level Three back in 2019/20, is his side’s top try-scorer this season with 10 to his name.

Prolific at recording turnovers at the breakdown, Vooght has touched down 51 times for the first team and was also lauded by Rams’ CEO, Gary Reynolds.

He said: “Tom has been a real warrior for this club and he was right to get in the Dream Team back in 2019/20.

“He’s a tremendous individual and a great example for anyone – very, very passionate, tough, covers the ground well, a constant nuisance to the opposition, but a great role model for any kids to have a look if you want to play open-side at a high level of rugby.”