Ex St Marys junior to captain England
Ex St Mary's junior Callum Braley has been announced as captain of this years England Under 20's for the up coming 6nations campaign
The talented scrum-half – now a member of the Bristol Rugby Academy – helped England to the Junior World Championship title in 2013.
Braley starts against France in the competition opener at the Stade Leo Lagrange in Draguignan on Friday (7.55pm KO).
Braley has made twelve appearances so far for Bristol during the campaign, scoring four tries.
England U20s kick off their Six Nations campaign versus France U20s, before facing Scotland U20s at Galashiels (Feb 7).
“To captain my country is an incredible honour. I was delighted when I was told and I'm relishing the challenge,”
“I’m so proud to represent England and we have a hugely talented squad ahead of the competition – everybody is looking forward to it.”
Head Coach Nick Walshe added: “Callum is similar to last season’s captain, Jack Clifford, in the sense that when he talks people listen.
"He might not be the loudest, he doesn’t scream or shout, but he’s a real leader and a top guy and I know he’ll lead the guys well.”
some inspiration to the current crop of Mary's youngsters....