Hobsons Choice

Cornish Pirates lock forward Scott Hobson has been selected in the England U19s 22-man squad that will play their counterparts from Wales this coming Friday at Aberavon, kick-off 7.15p.m.

Following the Wales game, France will be in opposition at Henley on March 24, prior to the World Championships in Belfast during April

Scott, one of Cornwall's best young prospects, featured as a replacement in the England U19s squad 18-11 points victory against Italy U19s on 5th January this year.

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" Weight 15st 7lbs Position Lock Previous Club/s Hayle, Redruth Representative Honours England 18s, 19s, British Colleges, Cornwall     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 What sporting event would you pay most to see Superbowl And to Miss Carling Cup Final