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Hotshot: Ulster fly-half Johnny McPhillips

Date of birth 13 March 1997. Country IrelandOn target: Johnny McPhillips in goal-kicking action for Ulster A. (Photo: Inpho)When did you start playing rugby? My older brother Patrick played at Northern (in Gosforth) and Dad did some coaching …Continue reading »

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Hotshot: Bath No 8 Zach Mercer

Date of birth 28 June 1997. Country EnglandOne to watch: Zach Mercer is having a breakthrough season at Bath. (Photo: Getty Images)Your dad Gary was a NZ rugby league star. Did you play league? No. Dad actually pushed me towards union …Continue reading »

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Hotshot: Worcester Warriors back row Huw Taylor

Date of birth 5 June, 1996. Country EnglandFinal flourish: Huw Taylor scores for England during the World Championship final. (Photo: Getty Images)When did you take up rugby? I joined my dad Lance and brother Ed at Bridgnorth when I was about …Continue reading »

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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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