KING’S Ely Sixth Form student William Garrad has gained selection for the Midlands U18 squad (Lambs).

William, 17, from Newmarket, impressed coaches at trials held earlier this month and will now compete in the national squad trials being held on January 8th.

Head of Rugby at King’s Ely, Jim Thompson, commented: “William has been in fantastic form this year and fully deserves his call up. Well done to him and good luck over the coming weeks.”

King’s Ely has a proud reputation of students being selected for Midlands’ teams, with a number of boys in recent years being projected into the limelight and grabbing the attention of several national coaches and scouts.

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