Can you help send our boys to the Sanix World Youth Invitational Tournament in Japan?

This prestigious tournament will this year include the Exeter Chiefs Academy side. Selected to represent England, they will battle it out amongst 16 other international teams, over 10 days to be crowned winners of what is deemed to be the pinnacle of the sport in age grade rugby.

Held in late April on the island of Kyushu and hosted by the Japanese Rugby Football Union, the event will decide which team is the best in the world.

Exeter are delighted to have been selected to attend. Last selected in 2009, this is the 4th time a challenge has been mounted by the team from SW England. Previous notable names to have taken part in the tournament include Dave Ewers, Ben Moon and Sam Hill. Without doubt it showcases the next generation of exceptional talent. As winners of the country’s college’s league last season, it is expected that the team will fly the flag for England with aplomb.

Accommodation and food in Japan is supported by the organisers. The cost of sending a squad of 29 players and 5 coaching staff is expected to be £40,000 to cover flights, transfers and playing kit. We hope that friends of the Academy will join us in supporting the team to raise funds to get them to Japan, in the pre-World Cup year, to represent their country.