Young Guns: Eastern Suburbs lock Jago Sheppard

After a torrid time in the Exeter Chiefs academy, Jago Sheppard is hoping for a career revival in the Shute Shield competing for Eastern Suburbs.

Sheppard’s new club are reigning champions in Australia’s prestigious youth competition and the 18-year-old second row joins the likes of Kade Bird and Jacob Symes as youthful British players Down Under.
He said: “I can’t wait, I’m so looking forward to it. Now it’s getting closer, I feel I’m getting more nervous and excited about going over there. I’m hoping to gain a lot of experience, I’ll be playing with U20s again and I’m hoping to get more c...

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