Young duo extends London Scottish stay

London Scottish have confirmed that young duo Alec Coombes and Harry Sheppard have signed new contracts for next season.
Inside-centre Sheppard, 19, made his first-team debut in the victory over Rotherham Titans last Saturday.
He said: “It was great to make my debut last week and it has given me a taste for hopefully what is to come. I’ve enjoyed this year and am excited about the future at London Scottish.”
Coombes, who is also a product of the London Scottish Academy, made two appearances on the wing for the Scots, and will also be looking to make his place more frequent next year.
He started in all ten of Scotland U20s’ games last season, playing as left-wing on seven occasions before occupying the outside centre berth for the final three ties of the Junior World Championship.
He commented: “I’ll be entering my third year at Scottish and it’s a great place to develop as a player.”
“Getting as much game time as possible and staying fit will be important, and hopefully it can be my best year at the club. I’ve worked with Sean before with the Scotland U20’s so it’s an exciting place to be going forward.”
London Scottish head Coach Peter Richards added: “We’re pleased that Alec and Harry will be with us for another year.
They have definitely improved over the season and have seen some first team action in the final stages of the campaign, which I’m sure will be the case next season as they develop further.”
VALENTIN MOINARD