Saracens and Harlequins snap up Hastings trio

Hastings & Bexhill RFC’s under-15 bosses are delighted that three of their players have been selected to join the development squads of Premiership giants Saracens and Harlequins.

Claremont School pupil Charlie Gasper, who lives in Catsfield, has been taken on by Saracens. He joined H&B in the under-sevens and has developed into a good stand-off (No 10) with a fine boot to enhance his game. He also enjoys golf, swimming and football and has achieved success with his school team in football’s National U14 Cup.

Harlequins signing Ellis Ridgway, of Bexhill Academy, joined H&B RFC when he was ten and is an outside centre. His speed and ball handling have been honed in his other sporting interests of basketball and athletics, where he has represented the district in the 100m.

A second signing for Harlequins is Jack White, who lives in Bexhill and attends Claverham Community College in Battle. Joining H&B when he was eight, he has developed into a strong hooker and front-row player. He enjoys the scrum and is involved with Bmax Boxing Club in Hastings.