Rebels' traditional opener.

The Somerset 'Mike Manning Audio' Rebels will open their 2006 season with the now traditional challenge match against local rivals, Newport Wasps. The Rebels will contest the first leg at the Oak Tree Arena on Friday 10th March, the return leg at Newport's Hayley Stadium being two days later, the teams contesting the newly named 'BCA Vehicle Remarketing Trophy.'

Following sterling work by Somerset's Marketing Manager, Paul Oughton, the meeting is being sponsored by BCA Vehicle Remarketing who have auction centres in both Bridgwater and Newport as part of their Europe-wide BCA network, which operates in both the UK and ten mainland-European countries.

"When it was pointed out to me that BCA have depots close to both clubs, it was something I was keen to follow up from a marketing prospective." Said Oughton

"We are delighted to have this opportunity to support the matches by way of the BCA Vehicle Remarketing Trophy" continues BCA General Manager Peter Stubbington. "BCA must be one of just a handful of business with major operations close to both tracks in Bridgwater and Newport and we are naturally delighted to be involved in these matches. Good luck to both teams and may the best one win!"