Sam retains his county Under-18s place

Bournville Colt Sam Barnickle has again been named in the North Midlands Under-18s side to face Notts, Lincs and Derbyshire at Leicester Forest RFC on Sunday December 7 (1pm).

Hooker Barnickle made his county debut in the 40-15 victory over Staffordshire at Stourbridge last month and has retained his place in the starting XV for the second Super Sunday event.

The third and final Super Sunday tournament will be held at Warwick School on Sunday December 21 where North Midlands will play Warwickshire (2.10pm).

All matches in the Super Sundays are watched and assessed by the Midlands Under-18s selectors as the next stage in the selection process for this season’s Divisional Festival.