Rugby Football Union head groundsman Keith Kent has devised a rugby club pitch maintenance equipment package with a SISIS Quadraplay, SISIS Multitiner and Iseki TM3265 tractor.

With the rugby world cup in 2015, the RFU is challenging clubs to get ‘Fit for 15’. Part of this challenge will be ensuring clubs have the appropriate pitch quality and capacity ready for the influx of new players.

Keith Kent said: "With the ability to use four implements at any one time, the Sisis Quadraplay allows a club to carry out a number of key maintenance tasks on their pitch and the Multitiner enables clubs to aerate their pitches on a regular basis."

"Better pitch maintenance is a key element to the running and playing of the game," said Ted Mitchell, RFU’s club facilities technical manager.

"Keith has visited over 250 grassroots clubs in the past three years, promoting better pitch maintenance and dealing with local issues."

The Sisis Multitiner is a drum type tractor mounted aerator for use on sports fields and fine turf surfaces.

The Sisis Quadraplay is a versatile pitch maintenance system. Connecting to any tractor with a 3 point linkage, the maintenance system includes a mounted frame with four implements. The implements can be arranged in any order and can be lifted out of use when not required.

A single pass allows up to four operations to be carried out simultaneously including surface aeration, sward cleansing, rolling and brushing, to prepare and maintain a pitch.