Video: Under 17 Rugby Team Return From UK
The Bermuda U17 rugby squad returned to the island tonight [Apr 1] after setting off for the United Kingdom a week ago to take on a number of teams around London, with 26 players traveling to take part in the competition.
A spokesperson for the squad previously said, “The final itinerary’s key activities include attending the Rosslyn Park School Sevens [largest Sevens tournament in the world], playing Old Albanians at Allianz Park under lights, Wembley for Harlequins vs Saracens [80,000 attendance], Triangular tournament with Brighton and Teddington RFC, a tour of London, final game vs Wimbledon R.F.C, and coaching sessions with Saracens and Harlequins.”
The squad includes Alex Doyling [Bermuda Institute], Azzi Mayes [Bermuda Institute], Camren Caines [Bermuda Institute], Chinua Smith Cedarbridge Academy, Christian Chin-Gurrget [Bermuda High Schools], Daneko Hayward [Berkeley Institute], Dennis Walker [Home School], Ferdinand Arnold [Warwick], Hussani Samuels [CedarBridge Academy], Jacobe Darrell [Berkeley Institute], Jacque Deverteuil [Warwick Academy], Jahniko Francis [Berkeley Institute], Jonathan Alves [Warwick Academy], Kellin Williams [Home School], Kirk Hyde [Berkeley Institute], Logan Ball [Lakefield Canada], Maurice Jones [Cedarbridge Academy], Mikel Dill [Cedarbridge Academy], Mikai Johnston [Berkeley Institute], Milvin DeRosa [Berkeley Institute], Nathan Morgan [Cedarbridge Academy], Padraic O’Shaughnessy [Somersfield Academy], Raguel Dill [Berkeley Institute], Shannon Batelho [Warwick Academy], Tyquann Perinchief [Saltus Grammar School], and Zachary Johnston [Mount Saint Agnes].
I was tour manager and I have to say the squad of 26 players did themselves proud both on and off the field and were tremendous ambassadors for Bermuda. They left a positive impression everywhere they went and the hotel staff, tour guide, host rugby clubs and spectators had nothing but positive comments on their conduct and sportsmanship. Well done boys.
Well done to all the sponsors, coaches and players for your outstanding contribution in making it such a successful tour. The parents are so very grateful and proud!
Well done to all those who made this happen.
I was on the flight back with them and agree, they were all well behaved,polite young men