Competition for places will be fierce at the Cornish All Blacks this season, particularly at scrum-half following two half-back arrivals from Barnstaple this summer.
Richard Friend played for the Launceston club last season before moving to National League Three South West Barum.
Friend made his return to Polson Bridge last month with fellow nine Nielson Webber making the journey as well.
However, Webber is keen to stress the differences between them. He said: "Richard and I are different nines.
"He has more pace than me and is more of an attacking player while I'm more forward-orientated. I would say I'm more of a utility back.
"I'm sure it will be horses for courses this season, whatever the coaches prefer on a given day.
"There is a competition for places there between us but it is more about what is best for the team."
Head coach Spike Rainford believes the differences in Friend and Webber's games will give the All Blacks versatility this season.
He said: "They will be pushing each other for places and that will be really good for us.
"Richard was here last year. He started the first few games and then drifted off a little bit and went away to get more experience at Barnstaple.
"Now he is back and looking bigger and stronger than ever. We're very pleased with that.
"They are two different players and I think it will pay dividends as the season goes on.
"Having two nines that play a totally different game will be a bonus for us because we can chop and change if we need to."
Much has changed off the pitch since Friend's brief departure last term. Director of rugby Simon Owens, head coach Tony Roques and backs coach Steve Perry have all left.
However, Friend says the new coaching team of Rainford, his assistant Tom Rawlings and fellow coaches Tim Mathias and Kieron Lewitt maintain equally high standards.
He said: "Not too much has changed. The same high level of players are here but the coaches are trying to make it more of a players' club.
"They want us to have more of an input and for us to get more out of it, rather than having two or three coaches who tell us everything that have to do.
"I can see it working quite well. I think we're looking for a high-placed finish and to try and push for a top-three or promotion spot. We want to build a strong team for years to come."
The ambition within the new-look Launceston setup was certainly attractive to Webber.
He hopes to live up to those standards this season, improving as a player and taking any opportunities given. He said: "It's just a great club to be at. I know a few of the boys and I'm looking to take my rugby to the next level.
"There are not many better clubs around, if that's what you want to do.
"All you can ask for is an opportunity and it is down to us whether we take it or not."
