PREMIERSHIP rugby star, Ex-Queen Elizabeth’s School, Crediton student and Exeter Chiefs player Jack Yeandle returned to his former school to deliver a Rugby Masterclass on Monday, November 27.

As part of QE’s After School Rugby Club, Jack led the session with QE’s rugby stars of the future.

Jack also reminisced about the start of his rugby playing career representing QE.

Students found it fascinating to hear him speak of the last game that he played for the school, on the Barnfield pitch against Torrington school, as a full-back rather than his current position as a hooker!

Colin Skinner, PE Team leader at QE said: "It was such an incredible privilege having him come into his old school and inspire our students."

In what were horrendously muddy conditions, Jack looked like he really enjoyed leading the sessions and he stressed how getting muddy is what the sport of rugby is all about!

The QE PE and Outdoor Education department send their thanks to Jack and his team and they hope he will return soon!

Alan Quick