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Hotshot: Cardiff Blues full-back Rhun Williams

Date of birth 5 June, 1997. Country WalesRhun on the run: Williams attacking for Cardiff Blues. (Photo: Huw Evans Images)How did you get started in rugby? My two older brothers were starting at Caernarfon rugby club and I thought …Continue reading »

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Hotshot: Ulster hooker Adam McBurney

Date of birth 5 September 1996. Country IrelandUp for the cup: McBurney (left) celebrates Ireland's U20 World Cup semi-final win. (Photo: Inpho)How did you get into rugby? My uncle Maurice McBurney was the only one of my family that played, so …Continue reading »

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Hotshot: Newcastle Falcons No 8 Callum Chick

Date of birth 25 November 1996. Country EnglandQuick Chick: Callum Chick on the charge for Newcastle Falcons. (Photo: Getty Images)Tell us about your rugby background… My dad played rugby at Newcastle and I wasn’t pushed to play, but I …Continue reading »

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Hotshot: Scarlets fly-half Billy McBryde

Date of birth 24 October 1996. Country WalesThumbs up: Billy McBryde was Man of the Match in Wales U20s' win v France U20 in 2016. (Photo: Inpho)When did you start playing rugby? I went to my local club, Tumble, when I was six or seven. I …Continue reading »

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Hotshot: Leinster fly-half Joey Carbery

Date of birth 1 November 1995. Country IrelandGripping stuff: Joey Carbery playing for Ireland v Australia. (Photo: Inpho)You were born in New Zealand. Did you start your rugby there? Yes, at my school St Joseph’s in Dargaville. …Continue reading »

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