Club Hampshire U20 fixtures 2017-18
Jason Leonard County Championships
Division 1 Pool 4
Objectives
To reach the Final of the 2017/18 Bill Beaumont U20 National Championship.
To have players selected for London and South East Divisional squad.
To have players represent 2018 England U20’s Counties squad.
Date | Venue | Time | |
10th September 2017 | Match v Army under 23 | Aldershot Army Base | 10:30 (meet from 10:00) for training session then fixture in the afternoon (squad of 30 to be selected) |
1st October 2017 | Match v Navy under 23 | US Portsmouth Burnaby Road |
14:00 (squad of 30 to be selected) |
TBC |
Training |
TBC | TBC |
TBC |
Friendly CH U20 v ? |
TBC |
TBC |
11th February 2018 |
Round 1 CH U20 v Dorset & Wilts U20 |
TBC
|
TBC |
25th February 2018 |
Round 2 Cornwall U20 v CH U20 |
TBC
|
TBC |
18th March 2018 |
Round 3 CH U20 v Gloucestershire U20 |
TBC
|
TBC |
1 April 2018 |
Quarter final |
TBC |
TBC |
15 April 2018 |
Semi final |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
Final |
Twickenham |
TBC |
In addition we plan to arrange warm-up fixtures in December against a “Presidents XV made up of previous Hampshire U20’s and also a final warm-up fixture on either the 28th Jan or 4th Feb before the opening Championship game, details to follow.
As in previous seasons we will aim to train on the Saturday of the Championship games and stay overnight in a hotel ahead of the games on Sunday.
Players from last season’s U20s and U18 squads have already been contacted to confirm their availability to be considered for selection.
Whilst we will not be holding formal trials this season, we will be considering applications from other players who are keen to fight for a place in the squad.
If interested players could send a brief rugby CV containing details on playing position, playing history and key achievements, to Mike Greenslade (U20’s manager) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Commitments
Coaches to Players –
- We will do what it takes to give you the best chance of making the final at Twickenham and at the same time enable as many of you as possible to get Divisional trials and ultimately England U20 Counties honours.
- We will not be holding formal trials as we already have good knowledge of capability of all eligible players from previous 20s and 18s squads. Will invite any new players that come on the radar to warm up games and sessions ahead of the Championship games
- We will do what we can to make sure players have suitable kit and stash. If anyone (players or parents) knows of a company or individual who would be interested in a sponsorship deal, then please let me know as soon as possible.
Players – what we need from you
- Communications – Reply to messages and keep me updated on your availability, any injuries you pick up and where you will be going to University etc. If you need a different email address added to my list just let me know!
- Fitness and playing level – If you want to be part of the squad you really need to be playing regularly and at as high a level as you can, either for a senior club/academy or for a strong University side.
CLUB HAMPSHIRE U20s Team
Manger: Mike Greenslade This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Assistant Manger: Alan Morgan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lead Coach - Rudi Kochanowski
Coaches - Jock Inglis, Richard Neil, Matt Wake
Physio - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.