RUGBY UNION: Jones's delight at late call (From Bicester Advertiser)
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RUGBY UNION: Jones's delight at late call
10:30am Thursday 31st January 2013 in Rugby
By Ed Mezzetti, Sports reporter specialising in Rugby, Cricket and Athletics. Call me on 01865 425456
Gus Jones in action for Oxford University against Russia
OXFORD’S Gus Jones proved a late call-up when England Under 20s named their squad for tomorrow’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Plymouth (5.45).
The 18-year-old Oxford University flanker had not expected to feature at all for England this season so he could focus on his studies, but bagged a replacement spot when the side was announced yesterday.
“I got a call at the weekend,” said last year’s England Under 18 captain and Wasps academy man Jones, who joined up with the squad this week.
“They lost a couple of back-row players from the original squad and Rob Hunter, the coach, thought it would be good to give me the experience.
“I was delighted to get the chance. I have watched this match for the last few years hoping I may get a chance to play in it.”
There was, however, no place in the final 23 for Leicester wing/centre Henry Purdy, from Milton-under-Wychwood.
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