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GIRLS RUGBY TEAM AT TWICKENHAM
On Saturday 21st March, 15 year 7 and 8 girls travelled to Twickenham Stadium to perform the
Guard of Honour at the beginning of the 6 Nations game between England and France.
Not only did they line up in front of 82,000 spectators and the world’s media, they also had the
opportunity to play against another team on the pitch where they scored numerous tries against
The Quest Academy.
Despite all this the highlight was yet to come. A
very friendly and chatty Prince Harry walked
onto the pitch. Being an All School’s Rugby
Patron, Prince Harry asked to meet Mrs Corder
and one student to discuss how rugby had
grown within the school. Jessica Witty was
chosen to represent the team and Prince Harry
gave her some advice on wearing white rugby
boots rather than her brightly coloured ones.
His theory was that it would be harder for the
referee to see if her foot was on the line in a
match. He also came to have a photo with the
team and complemented the girls on their pink
socks; the girls were simply blown away.
Ellie Weaver asked him to sign her cast. Unfortunately the Prince was not allowed to but was
impressed that Ellie had carried a pen around with her all day just to get his signature.