Namco UK Ltd is part of the Bandai Namco Group, a global game and entertainment company famous for Pac-Man and many more entertainment brands, such as Power Rangers and Ben 10. All the players and coaches will be invited to celebrate the launch of the partnership on Tuesday 10th September at the Namco Funscape London.
The aim of the Origin series is to provide additional and more challenging playing opportunities for players, aiming to secure a place with the London Broncos on their Under 16 and Under 18 Academy programmes. Origin is the first step on the player pathway towards professional rugby league in London and the South East. The matches are used to assist the London Broncos in their recruitment and selection of players for their Scholarship and Academy programmes. The programme also provides development opportunities for coaches and extends the playing season for club players in London and the South East.

The series will take place at under 14, Under 15 and Under 17, with matches on Saturday 14th September at Esher RFC and Saturday 28th September at Hemel Stags. The three age groups squads are as follows: -

Under 14 NORTH
Stan Pyke – Brentwood Eels
Jack Roberts – Brentwood Eels

Under 15 NORTH
Cody Chamberlain – Brentwood Eels
George Harkins – Brentwood Eels
George Hughes – Brentwood Eels
Matthew Nolan-Day – Brentwood Eels
Sam Winney – Brentwood Eels

Under 17 NORTH
Rohan Bankole – Brentwood Eels
Sam Brindle – Brentwood Eels
Scott Chitty – Brentwood Eels
Nathan Raffle – Brentwood Eels
Oliver Woods – Brentwood Eels