WAGGA City have been buoyed by confirmation James Curgenven will remain at the club in 2015.
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Curgenven has been a revelation since he arrived from England last season and has secured his visa to remain in Australia for another year.
The lynchpin in attack for the Boiled Lollies, Curgenven's tactical kicking game and goal kicking ability proved to be a massive difference in the club's fortunes.
Returning coach Mick Small was thrilled that the five-eighth was staying for another season.
"He's a leader on and off the field and has been running some pre-season stuff for us already," Small said.
"He's a very important part of the club going forward."
Curgenven has also taken a position on the Boiled Lollies' committee and Small was looking forward to him bringing his experiences from English rugby to the club.
Fellow Englishmen Hamish Wrafter is still working on securing a visa, but Small remains hopeful the centre will remain at the club.
"He's certainly a massive part of the club and you talk premierships and you need match winners and he's definitely a match winner," Small said.
"He's a guy that we are leaving no stone unturned to get him back at the club."
Another to bolster the backline is Eddie Lagaali, has also returned to the Boiled Lollies.
Wagga City's committee has undergone a big change with Small stepping down from the president's role with his coaching commitments.
Craig Jones has taken up the top role and the committee has a number of fresh faces.
Curgenven is just one who has joined the committee, as has Tom Murphy and Pat Burke.
Small was looking forward to bringing Murphy's junior rugby experience to the club, while Burke is using his boxing background to work with the team.
"Pat has come on board as our rugby co-ordinator and be the link between the playing group and the coaching staff," Small said.
"He brings a lot to the club and brings a discipline influence as well as a fitness influence."