English rugby’s over-reliance on private schools has been cited by some – notably Eddie Jones – as an issue in recent years, so it’s good to see a number of state schools tearing it up this season.

Leading the charge have been two familiar names – Northampton School for Boys and Campion Hornchurch – who are again unquestionably among the strongest in the land.
Northampton recently took their first-ever Daily Mail Trophy League title ahead of perennial winners Sedbergh and Wellington College, clinching the title with a 56-21 win over Sir Thomas Rich School just before Christmas.
During their...