Congratulations to Alicia Maude (pictured on the right), our under 18's scrum half who's just been selected for the England under 18 training camp ahead of the forthcoming international against Wales as part of the England talent development group. Unfortunately Alicia won’t be available for selection in the game as she's already committed to playing for the Hartpury College 7s team in Japan in the Sanix Under 18's Rugby 7’s World Championship, which is the same weekend.

Alicia has been playing for Ellingham & Ringwood since the age of six and still regularly turns out for our under 18's girls on her return from Hartpury College. She was recently part of the Hartpury College 7s Team that won the elite girls (AASE) competition at the national school's 7s tournament. We wish her well both in Japan and with her future representative career.