Exeter College Back Rower Alex Priest has been called into the England Colleges Under 19's squad for this weekend's tour to Portugal. Priest is having a fantastic season for Exeter College in the AASE and British Colleges Elite League and has also represented Barnstaple 1st xv this season. The 18 year old open side joins College second/back row Ben King, Fly Half George Meadows and Prop Will Norton in the England Colleges Squad, which is a remarkable achievement for the college. The International programme includes games against Portugal under 18's this weekend, as well as games against the Welsh and Irish Colleges in March and April.

Financial support has generously been provided by Exeter College, who offer bursaries to anyone who represents National squads, by Exmouth Rugby Club, for whom Ben King, Will Norton and George Meadows play for in National Three, as well as a number of local businesses. Thorn Business Park, A&J Carpenters, Thorn Coach Works, Thirsty Work Water Coolers and Ivor Doble all offered financial support to the boys in support of their tour costs.

Exeter College have been drawn at home against Worthing College in the Elite League play off's, following their successful South West and Wales campaign. The date is yet to be confirmed, although March 7th has been pencilled in.