But there are plenty of warm-up matches to get Stroud into gear and fans in the mood for the new season.
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Stroud take on Old Richians at Fromehall Park on Saturday 16th August, kick off 3pm, then Brockworth on Tuesday 19th August at Fromehall Park, kick off 7pm, before heading to Walcot Rugby of SSE Southern Counties South on Saturday 30th August, kick off 3pm.
Photo courtesy of Gary Learmonth, Red Piranha Photography