Thanks to strong links with Bedford Blues and Northampton Saints, boys who play rugby at Bedford School also receive coaching from high-profile, professional players; many of whom have competed at international level.
However, there was perhaps more excitement in the air than usual when Old Bedfordian and England players George Furbank (13-15) and Fraser Dingwall (13-17) delivered a skills-based rugby masterclass to a group of boys on Wednesday 4 May. Luckily, the two rugby legends had a day off training so they could deliver the skills-specific session. George focussed on kicking out of hand and Fraser delivered a session on passing with decision making. Boys will now take their practices and coaching points away to work on them in subsequent weeks.
Mr James Hinkins, Director of Rugby said, “George and Fraser are nothing short of inspirational. They are two players at the top of their game who connect so well with our boys because they were in their shoes only a few years ago. The boys engaged fully and picked up on current techniques, exercises and terminology, which they will put into practice throughout our pre-season training.”
