Forrester is quick to point out that Lynn is not the only Gloucester-Hartpury stalwart who has grown the club to where it is today.
“Having gone on that journey with the group, and it’s not just Lynny, it’s all the other staff, it’s your Mo Hunts, your Zoe Aldcrofts, Kathryn Buggy,” Forrester said.
“Also girls that don’t have the profile of those who have been there forever, your Rachel Lund, Ellie Rugman, Bianca Blackburn, Tatyana Heard, Hannah Jones.
“They have been on that whole journey for us and that for me is why it’s so special.”
Aldcroft agreed that this week of training before the final are “the sorts of weeks you live for”.
“Those moments will be super special this week and I’m just looking forward to being into it with the team and Lynny,” she said.
Lynn said lifting the PWR trophy for the first time in 2023 in front of almost 10,000 fans at Queensholm stands out as one of his highlights, as does his final home game 10 days ago in the semi-final win against Bristol.
A third title this weekend would be the fairytale ending, but even without that Lynn’s tenure has already left its mark.
“I think the brand of rugby, the players, the crowd, Gloucester is a rugby city and that’s not just for men anymore. It’s the men and women,” Lynn said.
