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Hobsons Choice

Scott Hobson, one of Cornwall's best young prospects, has been chosen in the England U19s squad for their match to be played against Italy U19s at Sunbury on Friday afternoon (5th. January).

A lock forward who has previously played for Hayle and Redruth, Scott has already been capped for England at the level, besides having also represented British Colleges.

The match against Italy will be England's first this season, it one of three internationals to be played by coach Nigel Redman's side in preparation for the IRB's U19s World Championship to be played in Belfast in April.

Update

Scott was used as a second half replacement as England Under-19s defeated their Italian counterparts 18-11 at Sunbury on Friday.

Hobson was one of three Westcountry-based players named in the England squad, which also included Exeter Chiefs pair Richard Bolt and Tom Bedford.

However, it was skipper Hugo Ellis that led the home side to victory. The Wasps number eight scored a superb individual effort in the first-half and fielded a cross-kick for a simple second 10 minutes from time.

Replacement fly-half Alex Goode (Saracens) added a conversion and penalty, while Adam Greendale (Leeds Tykes) kicked a penalty as England worked hard against a physical Italian side who were prepared to run from deep.

The visitors scored one try through wing Andrea Bacchetti with Saracens scrum-half David Wilson adding two penalties.

The match was England U19s first this season & one of three internationals to be played by coach Nigel Redman's side in preparation for the IRB's U19s World Championship to be played in Belfast in April.

Scott Hobson Profile
 
  
  
Nickname Hobbo
DoB 25.1.88
Status Single
Place of Birth Truro
Nationality British (Cornish)
Height 6' 6"
Weight15st 7lbs
Position Lock
Previous Club/s Hayle, Redruth
Representative Honours England 18s, 19s, British Colleges, Cornwall
Scott Hobson

  
Most Respected Opponent Michael Lipman
Memorable Experience Playing for England against Italy in Rome
Rugby Ambition To play premiership rugby with the Pirates
Sport Heroes Muhammad Ali
Sports Played 
Hobbies/Interests Socialising, Sleeping
Food Steak
Drink Lime & Lemonade
TV Programme 
Film Rocky 3
Place in World Auckland, NZ
Place in Cornwall St Ives
Singer or Musicians Jack Johnson
Book Kyran Bracken Autobiography
  Maria Sharapova
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you pay most to see
Superbowl
And to Miss Carling Cup Final