An Exeter College student has been selected for the Rugby Canada U19 Men's National team to play in Wales in April of this year. Pete Ingoldsby is currently studying the Foundation Degree in Coaching and Fitness. Pete plays for the College and the Teignmouth Rugby Club 1st XV.

Rob Gibson, Assistant Academy Manager said:

Pete is a top lad with a fantastic attitude and thirst for work and improvement. He a very strong young man and an excellent ball carrier. Pete displays terrific upper body strength, is strong on the ground and regularly turns the opposition over but also displays the understanding of when to leave alone and when to counter ruck. Pete is a player I came to meet relatively late in terms of identification. I have had Pete in the programme since May of this year. I can only say I wished I had seen him earlier!”

Named the International Series, Canada will play three games over eight days in Cardiff. Canada will open the tournament on April 8th against England before facing Wales on April 12th. They’ll conclude their tournament on April 16th against Italy. Ireland and Scotland are the other two teams competing in the competition.

Kickoff and streaming details have yet to be announced but will be confirmed in the coming weeks leading into the tournament.

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