England rugby heroes think that I'm the real hero, Autumn Internationals rugby
England rugby heroes think that I'm the real hero
, Autumn Internationals rugbyA RUGBY-mad youngster who moved from Worcestershire to New Zealand couldn't believe his luck when the England rugby union team came to train at his school and even let him join in.
Worcester Warriors fan Zach Southwick, aged 10, moved from Lower Broadheath with his dad Matthew and mum Sharon to Napier, in the country's North Island, in 2006.
Martin Johnson's team flew into Napier airport on Sunday to prepare for their tour match against the New Zealand Maori and Zach was able to get a picture with the former World Cup-winning captain at the airport while the rest of the team signed his rugby ball.
The team had arranged to train the following day at Zach's school while hundreds of local schoolchildren wat-ched from the sidelines.
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But Zach's dreams really did come true when he was invited to join in the session and he took part proudly wearing his Worcester Warriors shirt.
Afterwards he was also able to get pictures with the England players.
Grandfather Peter Southwick said: "Needless to say Zach hasn't quite come down to earth yet.
"All the pupils from Napier Boys High School were allowed to watch the training from the stand but they were told not to talk to the players or get autographs luckily Zach did not have these restrictions."
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Mr Southwick said how Zach's quick-thinking after the session saved the team from embarrassment on their way back to the UK.
He said: "The team coach was pulling out after the training session when Zach noticed a sports bag left behind.
He sprinted after the coach, shouting for the driver to stop. Happily he did because the bag contained all their passports and travel documents."
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