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RGSAO Go Global

It’s three countries in three weeks for RGS Worcester and The Alice Ottley School as they prepare to take their school global.

Fresh from their on pitch rugby success this season highlighted by their win at Sixways Stadium over rivals Kings. RGSAO now turn their attention to South America and very different foreign opponents.

Forty two pupils from the historic school aged under 17 are travelling today to Chile, Uruguay and Argentina for their summer tour. Flying the flag not just for the school, but also by standing as ambassadors for the faithful city.

Facing a hectic schedule of five matches and venues across the three countries, the travelling party can hardly wait to kick it all off and prepare for another successful season.

“I am delighted to be able to take this group of pupils to South America – an ideal destination for a pre-season tour. It will be a special trip being our third tour to South America but our first time playing in Uruguay – a country we are all very excited to see,” commented Mike Ridout, RGSAO Tour Leader.

“I have been amazed at the support and best wishes we have received locally and from the wider rugby community in relation to the tour, with goodwill messages coming from Cecil Duckworth OBE, Brian Ashton, Marcelo Loffreda, and new England Team Manager Martin Johnson CBE to name a few.”

“I would also like to extend a huge thank you to everyone for their generous efforts in making this possible, especially the pupils, parents and staff fundraising in excess of £36,000. Rest assured the experience of the tour will stay with the pupils for life and will have a huge impact on them as individuals.”

“Such tours highlight the diverse nature of the education we offer at RGSAO. I wish all our tourists the very best of luck,” added Andy Rattue, RGSAO Headmaster.

“I am sure that they will return to Worcester with a new perspective on their sport and some fresh insights into the vibrant and colourful culture of South America.”

RGSAO South America Tour Fixtures:
Saturday, August 10, 2008 – La Serena, Chile

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 – Concepcion, Chile

Thursday, August 14, 2008 – Santiago, Chile

Monday, August 18, 2008 – Montevideo, Uruguay

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 – Buenos Aires, Argentina

Photo: The RGSAO Rugby Tour party before departing to South America