Willenhall’s young guns join the tigers
Youngsters from Willenhall Rugby Club honed their skills with the professionals at 10-time English champions Leicester Tigers.
The group took part in a Tigers matchday coaching clinic and then joined a 22,582-strong crowd for the Aviva Premiership fixture at Welford Road against Bath Rugby.
The coaching clinics allow teams to work with Tigers coaches to develop their individual and team skills, as well as taking tips and techniques with them to work on.
The Willenhall players also had an opportunity to quiz Tigers players Will Evans and Pat Cilliers about life in professional rugby and then they soaked up the matchday atmosphere.
They even managed to follow in the players’ footsteps by having a team photo taken on the pitch at half-time in front of the crowd.
Willenhall coach John Deeming said: “They’ve really enjoyed it and had a great time. It was been daunting for the lads but they’ve enjoyed the whole experience.
“Hopefully what they have learned will help them in the season ahead.”
