Cornwall U20 v Cornwall Clubs XV
Wednesday 26 February @ St Austell RFC with a 1930 kick off time.
As part of the build up to the U20 County Championship campaign they play their second and final warmup game v a Cornwall Clubs XV on Wednesday 26 February at St Austell RFC.
Coaches Rich Kevern have used the opportunity to look at a few new players in the squad after their first warm up game against a competitive Camborne School of Mines side in January. A few new players have joined the squad transitioning from the U18 age group, along with players identified at club level.
The squad of 25 player includes players from 12 different clubs across Cornwall which is a great advert for this age group and club rugby.
Head coach Rich Kevern said: – This will be a stern test for these young guys facing a Clubs XV who will bring experience and game hardness with them. We want this to be that kind of test as in a few weeks’ time we will be facing other tough county sides in the championship.
Team Manager LJ Collick said; – We have had good numbers at training and over 70 in the enlarged squad. We cannot give everyone game time in two matches and, build for the championship. We have observed other players in club matches, and certainly all players are in contention for a spot come the championship games.
Jack Jenkin (Helston) has been named as Captain with Ted Kullich (Camborne) being named as Vice-Captain of the 25-player squad.
Entry on the evening is £2 with under 16 gaining free entry. So come along and support the future Cornwall players along with those representing several of their own clubs in the Clubs XV side.
Cornwall U20 Team
- Dan Bennett St Austell
- Jalal Bennett Truro
- Olly Derry Wadebridge Camels
- Charlie Knight Saltash
- Oli Wells Redruth
- Freddy Jordan Penryn
- Will Symons Wadebridge Camels
- Jack Jenkin (Capt) Helston
- Callum Phillips Wadebridge Camels
- Jowan Kerry Perranporth
- Harry Rigg Helston
- Billy Jordan Penryn
- Ted Kullich (V Capt) Camborne
- Rhys Bowery Newquay Hornets
- Ayden Earnshaw Helston
- Leo Armstrong Lever Helston
- Telio Jenkins St Ives
- Will Luscombe Redruth
- Rosko Troughton Helston
- Ben Smith Camborne
- Jarvis Lee Truro
- Barney Lewis Newquay Hornets
- Josh Blyth Hayle
- Luke Young Redruth
- Lewis Wiltshire Wadebridge Camels
Coaches – Rich Kevern, Brad Howe, David Mankee
Team Manager – LJ Collick, Assistant Terry Williams
Medical Cover – Hen Gard, Ronnie Bartlett
Kit – Paul Hurrell, Colin Hatch
Match recording David Burrows, Photographer Simon Bryant, Multi-media Kevin Bishop
