England selection for Jack
PIRATES youngster Jack Stanley has been included in the England U16s rugby union squad for games against Italy and Wales in April.
The 16-year-old prop forward impressed selectors at Hartpury College and was selected to play for his country at tighthead prop in a practice match against Gloucester U17s, which they won 28-8.
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Call-up: Jack Stanley.
Jack, from Helston, will play another game for England next month when they face Northampton U17s, before taking on Italy and Wales in April.
The teenager plays for Penzance & Newlyn RFC and is a member of the Exeter Chiefs Academy.
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He said: "It's great that all my hard work has paid off. I couldn't really put into words just how I felt when I was told I was in the England squad.
"I've just got to keep my feet on the ground, take it one step at a time and keep working hard. It will be a massive honour representing my country."
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