Published: Monday, 14th August, 2006 12:14
Reivers Academy
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TWELVE Border Reivers Academy players have been included in the Scottish Academy squad for the new season.
The Borderers are Scott Newlands, Kelso; James King and Mark Robertson, Melrose, Lee Kibble and Roddy Grant, Gala, Ciaran Beattie, Selkirk, Ryan Grant, Heriot’s, Sean Crombie, Aberdeen GSFP, Graham Hogg, Scott Forrest and Bruce McNeil, Hawick and Richard Vernon, Stewart’s Melville.
The number of players has increased significantly this season, as has Scottish Rugby’s commitment and investment in the academy system.
There will also be more fitness coaches, in order to produce Scotland’s top players of the future.
The majority of senior academy players are full-time apprentices with the three professional teams, Border Reivers, Edinburgh Gunners and Glasgow Warriors, and will also play for their clubs when appropriate.
Some apprentices are on part-time contracts to enable them to continue with their studies and vocational development skills. They all train alongside the pro players, working with their academy coach on individual skills.
Junior academy players will combine rugby with their studies, meeting their academy coach on a weekly basis and playing for their relevant schools and clubs.
The National Academy coaches are Stephen Gemmell (senior national academy coach), Richie Gray, Greig Oliver, Colin Robertson and Peter Wright.
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