Wycliffe’s U16 tour to Heidelberg, Germany, in October 2009 has reaped rich rewards. Following Germany U18 winger Luca Hoffmann’s decision to further his rugby and academic careers by moving to Wycliffe, he has been joined by fellow German internationals, Robin Plümpe and Leo Becker.
All three boys, who began their careers with clubs in Heidelberg, are now benefiting from exposure to a higher level of competition than they could regularly expect at home and from the coaching of former Gloucester rugby professionals Martyn Kimber and Mark Nicholls.
Luca, Robin and Leo flew back to Berlin in March to take on Ireland U18s with the German national side before flying to the south of France for the European U18 Championships during the Easter holidays.
Luca and Robin are studying for A-levels in the College’s Sixth Form and Leo is currently in Year 11. All three boys will be available for what promises to be an exceptional Wycliffe 1st XV next September.