Worcester Warriors U18s have named their side ahead of their clash with Newcastle Falcons in the opening round of the new Under 18s league.
The 23-man squad includes players from schools and colleges across the region and seven of the players are currently involved in the club’s AASE programme and study at Worcester 6th Form College.
Five of the players selected attend Kings School Worcester, including George Jeavons-Fellows, who captained Kings to victory over Royal Grammar School in the Modus Challenge Cup at Sixways last month. There are ten schools and colleges represented in the squad.
Andrew Boyce and Huw Taylor, who were called-up to the England U18s and Under 17s side respectively earlier this season, are also included.
Warriors will compete in the northern section of the league and their opening game against Newcastle will kick-off at 2pm this Saturday at Carlisle Rugby Football Club.
Warriors team to face Newcastle Falcons
1 Joe Wrafter; Worcester 6th Form College (AASE)
2 James Gunther; Worcester 6th Form College (AASE)
3 Antonio Harris; Worcester 6th Form College (AASE)
4 Will Elt; Kings Worcester
5 Scott Makepiece; Worcester 6th Form College (AASE)
6 George Jeavons-Fellows; Kings Worcester
7 Andrew Boyce; Kings Worcester
8 Louis Chaudron (C); Ellesmere College
9 Jake Pratley; Worcester 6th Form College (AASE)
10 Luke White; Tarporley High School
11 Colin Dickson; Ellesmere College
12 James Young; Bromsgrove School
13 Dan Hope; Worcester 6th Form College (AASE)
14 Dave Serafini; Kings Worcester
15 Jon Hughes; RGS Worcester
Replacements
16 Adam Johns; Kings Worcester
17 James Page; Malvern College
18 Lewis Hodnett; Shrewsbury School
19 Huw Taylor; Old Swinford Hospital
20 Matt Kinney; Ellesmere College
21 Ben Williams; Worcester 6th Form College (AASE)
22 Tom Parker; Ellesmere College
23 Jackson Hughes; Lawrance Sheriff School