The club has appointed Jim Hindmarsh as head coach, with last year's coach Rob Taylor, as well as Ben Hindmarsh taking charge of the first grade side.

"We are still looking for applicants for other positions of coaches and managers," Jim Hindmarsh said.

"We are especially after under-17 and under-19 coaches. We have 130-140 juniors and we really want to keep that going."

Hindmarsh said that the Blacks were aiming for a Club Championship in 2005.

"If we win a Club Championship, that means that we will have sides in the semi-finals.

"We are also aiming to play an entertaining brand of rugby right through the club."

Hindmarsh said that the club was looking for sponsorship, with jersey sponsors still needed.

The Blacks season will kick off on April 16, with two trial games planned for late March and early April.