Leys Cambridge Ex students Alex and Will in RBS Six Nations

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Two Old Leysians will represent their country in international Rugby in the coming weeks. Leys Cambridge rugby international

Alex Goode (24), pictured right, has retained his place in the England squad for the RBS Six Nations Rugby tournament, which starts next month.

He played impressively in the autumn internationals when he took the place of injured full-back Ben Foden and earned the "Man of the Match" award in England's win over Fiji. He will be hoping to continue in the No. 15 shirt when England play against Scotland at Twickenham on February 2.

Will Hooley (19), who left The Leys last summer to take up his first senior academy contract at Northampton Saints, has been selected for the Under 20 England Elite squad for the tournament. Will, pictured below, has represented England at all age groups and is now in contention to make his under 20s debut after being Leys Cambridge rugbynamed in the Elite squad.

Liam Copley. Director of Rugby at The Leys, said: "There cannot be many schools who have achieved this – it is a phenomenal achievement."

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