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Six Nations inspires Rugbytots

As the Six Nations draws to a close this weekend, with the much-anticipated final clash between England and Wales, a new generation of young children are learning how to play the game at Rugbytots.

Children aged two to seven can get involved in the sessions led by RFU-trained coaches.

Rugbytots runs classes at primary schools and sports fields throughout the country, and is also tackling the rest of the world. Having already launched franchises in other rugby playing nations such as France, Canada and New Zealand, there are even plans to start up in Dubai.

‘The Six Nations always gets youngsters excited about Rugby - they see their stars on the TV and want to have a go themselves’, said Carly Wonnacott of Rugbytots south west London.

She is eager for her young players to develop. ‘Lots of our Rugbytots members go on to play for local teams. We haven't yet seen any Six Nations stars born from Rugbytots, but watch this space,’ she said.

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