Griffin’s International Call

Recent leaver Archie Griffin (C3 2014-19) is currently in South Africa as a member of the Wales U18 rugby tour squad.

The tight-head prop was named in the starting line-up for their first match of the tour, a 23-13 defeat at the Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch.

On Tuesday 13th August he was amongst the replacements for the thrilling 31-31 draw with South Africa Schools A in Paarl.

Griffin was a regular for the XV at Marlborough throughout 2017 and 2018, and after completing his A levels this summer took up a professional contract offer with Bath Rugby.

U18 International Series fixtures (all times BST):
Friday 9th August 9 2019 – Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch
12pm SA Schools A vs France U18
1.30pm England U18 vs Argentina U18
3pm SA Schools vs Wales U18

Tuesday 13th August 2019 – Paarl Gymnasium, Paarl
12pm SA Schools A vs Wales U18
1.30pm SA Schools vs Argentina U18
3pm England U18 vs France U18

Saturday 17th August 2019 – Hugenote High, Wellington
11am SA Schools A vs Argentina U18
12.30pm France U18 vs Wales U18
2pm SA Schools vs England U18