LWC Fields Seven Brothers in First XV Rugby Team

An extraordinary 47 per cent of LWC’s First XV Boys’ Rugby team hailed from just two families for last week’s clash against Reading Blue Coat School.

 

5^th Former, Bartie joined his twin brothers, Charlie and Harry for the Daily Mail Trophy game at home.

 

Already regulars in the side are two sets of twins from the same family: Reuben and Eddie, alongside Jack and captain of the team, William.

 

The LWC side has featured three sets of twins all season, but the seventh member joining the ranks has reaffirmed the remarkable College record.

 

“We’re really keen to encourage our students at LWC to find a sport they love, whatever that may be,” explained LWC’s Head of Rugby and First XV Coach, Lewis Starbuck. “It just so happens that all seven of these brothers have pursued rugby and have a real talent for it! It’s really rewarding to watch them all continue to develop on the rugby field, even if telling them apart sometimes can prove tricky!”

 

Ironically, this can also be an issue for the brothers themselves from time to time….

 

“I know how all three of my brothers play inside out,” explained captain and Upper Sixth Former, William. “Communication is never a problem – aside from sometimes between Eddie and Reu who I struggle to tell apart all the time!

 

“Mum and dad always talked about the possibility of all four of us playing in the same team when we first joined LWC. It’s strange to see it happening now, as it seems like yesterday that we started!”

 

Rugby is one of 17 sporting Performance Pathways on offer at Lord Wandsworth College; all developed from the belief that sport is not a phase, but a lifelong pursuit of challenge, camaraderie and self-discovery.

 

Last year saw the College make the final of the U15 Continental Tyres Schools Cup, win the Hampshire Cup in all 15-a-side age groups and become Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens Bowl Champions.