The hopes of a nation will be decided on Saturday as England take on South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final. Read about our approach to external linking. Holland (The. By announcing a 45-man squad containing 18 players who are either uncapped or whose Test experience dates back less than three months to debuts against the USA and Canada while many of the main faces were with the British & Irish Lions, or resting, Jones delivered good-news and hard-luck stories aplenty. The bench press records of 38 elite rugby players. Players who are still active at club level but have either retired from international rugby or have not been selected for their national team for a year or more are in italics. To qualify to play in the England squad, team members must have been born in or have a parent or grandparent who was born in the country. Really a suprise with cricket and rugby, the majority of state funded schools do not play these sports. There is ample time for change and recalls before the November Tests with Tonga, Australia and South Africa, although not for Daly, who had an operation on a stress fracture his shin/lower leg last week, and will be out for around 10 weeks. The squad has an average of 36 caps per player, with Dan Cole boasting the most - with 94 appearances. They later moved to England. Rugby highlights as Rugby Travel academy from South Africa take on Trinity School from England in the World Schools festival. In-depth articles from the worlds best writers. Surely this doesn't come as a surprise to anyone? For the comprehensive list of Rugby World Cup Individual records, see Records and statistics of the Rugby World Cup. Here are your sides for the World Schools Festival 2022. Sport England, the agency responsible for driving sport participation, last year launched a fund aimed at tackling inactivity and economic disadvantage, with a number of pilot schemes. McLaren said it was hard to know the standards of the opposition they would face, but they were sure to be challenging matches. Exploring the roots of rugby in New Zealand * Nelson College finish fourth in Rugby School's 450th anniversary tournament. But the chances of carving out a successful sporting career are more likely in some sports for those who went to an independent school too, a new report says. The RFU is hugely appreciative and supportive of the role both the independent and state school sectors play in introducing boys and girls to our sport and in our player pathway. The 45-man squad will come together on Sunday for a short training camp at The Lensbury in Teddington that will run until Tuesday 28 September. Although there is a an historic link with private education and some sports that is class-based and as such 'an issue', it is a weird article. But it adds that "more needs to be done to ensure it is genuinely accessible to all". First XV champions Hamilton are without a doubt one of the best age-grade rugby sides in the world. As a union, we are always working to broaden the appeal and accessibility of rugby union to boys and girls from a wide range of backgrounds.. They first moved to the UK in 1998 when their father, Fe'ao, played for Pontypool in Wales. Wishing the former students luck in the world cup final, Mr Harris said: "We know they'll work exceptionally hard, they'll give everything.". The most recent England men's squad contained players who have benefited from time within independent schools, including Maro Itoje and Henry Arundell, as well as many from the state sector. Across the wider population some 7% of people are privately educated. Prof Williams said this was a throw-back to when union was considered a middle and upper class game, with players being affluent enough not to need an income from the sport. 1980-1990. Courtney Lawes is the tallest player, standing about five inches above the average at 6ft 6ins (200 cm), while Billy Vunipola brings nearly 20 stone (127 kg) to the field as the heaviest player. READ MORE: * Who played first? But Jones told the i newspaper: If you have only been in a system where you get to 15, you have a bit of rugby ability and then go to Harrow. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "I think it's still a challenge for someone like me to get to where I have today.". The squad has an average of 36 caps per player, with Dan Cole boasting the most - with 94 appearances. At the bicentenary tournament Nelson College will play pool games against Marlborough College of England, Campbell College from Ireland, Strathallan School from Scotland and Mount St Marys College of England. John Williams, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Leicester, said the representation of players across the country was a result of the traditional geography of rugby union and rugby league. Coverage: Live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app. Location: Behind The Lens. 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They would also qualify if they have lived in England for at least three consecutive years. The player rosters for the 2022 competition number have a total of 73 foreign-born players. "There is a danger to society if many of those in such positions of power and influence are from a very similar background and a limited set of life experiences, which do not reflect the lives of the country as a whole.". Louis has that [same] ability to power through defenders. "The revival of Youth Football for those between 16 and 18 years of age has been one of the most important features in The Football Association's work since the War. The authors recommend a series of actions to improve social mobility across all sectors, such as more bursaries to widen access to fee-paying schools. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The team leaves on March 16. Scroll down to see our great selection on offer. Ive never been so excited in my life.. The famous Grey College send off their team as they prepare for the World Schools Festival in Thailand. 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Sports only played seriously at private schools are dominated by people who attended private schools. The state sector provided the majority of Englands squad for the 2019 World Cup when they reached the final and its diversity of education and ethnicity have been held up as a success story of the game on these shores. I think its starting to hit home (for the players) the level of representation for whanau, the college, the region and their country, he said. England team to play South Africa: Elliot Daly; Anthony Watson, Manu Tuilagi, Owen Farrell, Jonny May, George Ford, Ben Youngs; Mako Vunipola, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Tom Curry, Sam Underhill, Billy Vunipola, Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Joe Marler, Dan Cole, George Kruis, Mark Wilson, Ben Spencer, Henry Slade, Jonathan Joseph, Angry protests erupt over Greek rail disaster, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists, Fire knocks out half of Argentina's power grid, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. Players that have played Tier 1 sides in 50% or more of their test matches in that year are eligible. British Path. Rugby highlights from day 2 of the World Schools Festival as Sedbergh School took on South African invitational side Rugby Travel Academy. Rugby highlights from Day 1 of the World Schools Festival as St Michael's from Ireland took on Cardiff and Vale college from Wales. Any career that involves a large time commitment over many years with little return favours kids with parents who can afford to subsidise them into adulthood. The Sutton Trust, a foundation set up to improve social mobility, and the Social Mobility Commission - a public body which monitors and promotes social mobility - worked together on the report. Grey has for decades been portrayed as a behemoth within global schoolboy rugby, producing 46 Springboks, including World Cup winners Francois Steyn and Bismarck du Plessis. Prof Williams said this was a throw-back to when union was considered a middle and upper class game, with players being affluent enough not to need an income from the sport. "Who rises to the top of fields from politics and business, to media, culture and sport matters," the report says. For the purpose of limiting the list to a reasonable size, the players with the 8 highest match scores are shown here (listed chronologically). England's number eight, Billy Vunipola, and his brother, Mako, were born in New Zealand and Australia respectively. English school, Trinity prepare for the World Schools Festival. Test matches that have included only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations are eligible. To qualify to play in the England squad, team members must have been born in or have a parent or grandparent who was born in the country. "My success has been achieved in spite of the system, not because of it," she told the report authors. The average (median) age of the full 32-man England squad is 27-and-a-half. Leinster Schools Cup titles in 2012 and 2019 further illustrate the pedigree of this rugby production line. The team will be accompanied by coach Jonathan Philips, managers and staff. Share it ! Numbers of interest Youngest player : Henry ARUNDELL - 20 years old Oldest player : Dan COLE - 35 years old Average : 27 years old Lightest player : Alex MITCHELL - 83 kg Players who are still active at club level but have either retired from international rugby or have not been selected for their national team for a year or more are in italics. Bottom row, from left, Harrison Inch, Liam McKenzie, Dane Leppien, Finn Kilworth, Oliver Gibbons, Nick Tootell. #wsf2022. England team to play South Africa: Elliot Daly; Anthony Watson, Manu Tuilagi, Owen Farrell, Jonny May, George Ford, Ben Youngs; Mako Vunipola, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Tom Curry, Sam Underhill, Billy Vunipola, Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Joe Marler, Dan Cole, George Kruis, Mark Wilson, Ben Spencer, Henry Slade, Jonathan Joseph, Angry protests erupt over Greek rail disaster, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. Ive caught up with him [Michael] a few times, he was involved in Saracens, as one of [owner] Nigel Wrays trusted friends, and the similarity [with Louis] is the power.. But it also looked at those with "roles with the highest prestige, and wealth, which are among the most coveted in society" - pop stars, sports stars and actors, for example. Hamilton Boys' High, Trinity College, Grey College, Cardiff and Vale, Odyssey XV, Millfield, St Michael's College and Sedbergh School all go toe to toe to see who is the best rugby school in th, Top rugby sides from around the globe land in Thailand as they prepare for The World Schools Festival 2022. Then for two years you do nothing but play rugby, everythings done for you. Both sides are looking for a big match after tough results in their first weekend of the season. I see that as a big thing. The same may be true of everyone from the uncapped 31-year-old Gloucester centre Mark Atkinson to the very raw Harlequins pair Jack Kenningham and Louis Lynagh, and summer debutants including the Bristol scrum-half Harry Randall and Leicester full-back Freddie Steward, and the crackling Newcastle wing Adam Radwan. Newcastle Falcons decline to share figures for their players sprint times, but TV pundit and former England and Lions wing Ugo Monye reckons Adam Radwan is the quickest runner in the Premiership. An ECB spokesperson added it was "vital" that "cricket should be a game for all" and pointed out it had a number of schemes designed to increase the diversity of those playing the sport. Schoolboys make their own boats and sail them on River Zaan. Of the starting XV that beat Australia in last months series-decider in Sydney, eight were either partially or fully educated at private schools. England coach had said system produces closeted players, Bill Sweeney moves to highlight value of independent schools. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Senior judges, politicians and diplomats are traditionally roles belonging to privately educated 'elites'. The game was played at Bolton and the score was 2-1 to England. Discover RugbyPass+ premium articles, the best rugby content from award-winning journalists, pundits, top coaches and the biggest stars of the game. Want to talk all things rugby union with fellow fans and i staff? Rufus McLean and Kyle Rowe moved to . Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2. Although born in different areas, four of the team members, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Maro Itoje and Jack Singleton all attended the same school in Hertfordshire. England have seen off all-comers so far and have been training hard for the final against South Africa, Whether they were born in London, Truro or Samoa, the England players have carried the nations' hopes through the tournament so far, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Maro Itoje and Jack Singleton all attended the same school, The full England squad has a combined weight of 520 stone - about the weight of two adult male hippos. We have left out some experienced players but were really clear that the door isnt closed to them, and were looking forward to seeing them work hard to get back into contention. Courtney Lawes is the tallest player, standing about five inches above the average at 6ft 6ins (200 cm), while Billy Vunipola brings nearly 20 stone (127 kg) to the field as the heaviest player. Players that have played matches involving only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations during the calendar year are eligible. Although born in different areas, four of the team members, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Maro Itoje and Jack Singleton all attended the same school in Hertfordshire. Many would call Sedbergh the best rugby school in England, with internationals Will Greenwood, Will Carling and Tomas Francis attending the school. "In the south, rugby was shaped by ex-public school boys who valued amateurism," he said. Rugby highlights as Cardiff and Vale college take on Millfield school in the 3rd place playoff in the main cup competition of the World Schools Festival. When we are on the front foot we are the best in the world. The club, based in south-east London, was founded in 1858, making it over 160 years old! A new strategy, called "Inspiring Generations", aims to double participation in primary schools, while its "South Asian Action Plan" includes a pilot scheme to offer bursaries to talented young cricketers from South Asian backgrounds. At this stage there is no reason why he wont [still] be captain. Team (s): Whitby Town, Croydon Rovers, Carshalton Athletic, Metropolitan League. That stage, I had a reasonable chance of playing for Australia, but that went out the window getting belted 30-0 by Queensland., By Hugh Godwin, i rugby union correspondent. They had multiple pitches + groundmen upkeeping them. 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Players that have played Tier 1 sides in 50% or more of their test matches in that year are eligible. Current head of rugby, Neil Harris, said students would be "incredibly proud" of the players "no matter what happens on Saturday". But what is the background of the players in the so-far successful squad? Programmes of age group and representative rugby international matches from around the world. Wonder why? The top schoolboy rugby sides in the world arrived in Thailand as they prepared for the World Schools. For the purpose of limiting the list to a reasonable size, the players with the 5 highest match scores are shown here (listed chronologically). England rugby squad in full: The 45 players selected for 2021 autumn training camp with no Billy Vunipola Jones says he is looking forward to 2023 Rugby World Cup in France but has not given up on . The report found "big differences" across sports - and between men's and women's teams. 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