Cornwall Under 20’s preview

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

  1. Dan Bennett                         St Austell
  2. Jalal Bennett                         Truro
  3. Olly Derry                              Wadebridge Camels
  4. Charlie Knight                      Saltash
  5. Oli Wells                                Redruth
  6. Freddy Jordan                      Penryn
  7. Will Symons                          Wadebridge Camels
  8. Jack Jenkin (Capt)               Helston
  9. Callum Phillips                     Wadebridge Camels
  10.  Jowan Kerry                         Perranporth
  11.  Harry Rigg                            Helston
  12.  Billy Jordan                          Penryn
  13.  Ted Kullich (V Capt)           Camborne
  14.  Rhys Bowery                       Newquay Hornets
  15.  Ayden Earnshaw                Helston
  16.  Leo Armstrong Lever          Helston
  17.  Telio Jenkins                       St Ives
  18.  Will Luscombe                     Redruth
  19.  Rosko Troughton                Helston
  20.  Ben Smith                            Camborne
  21.  Jarvis Lee                             Truro
  22.  Barney Lewis                       Newquay Hornets
  23.  Josh Blyth                            Hayle
  24.  Luke Young                         Redruth
  25.  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

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