Gloucester fly-half George Barton

Exclusive: George Barton aims to gain from mentor Cips’ Gloucester departure

GEORGE Barton aims to capitalise on Danny Cipriani’s shock departure from Gloucester by becoming the latest homegrown No.10 to thrill the Kingsholm faithful.
Continuing a proud tradition at the club which in the past has seen academy products Ryan Lamb, Freddie and Billy Burns and current incumbent Lloyd Evans strut their stuff in front of the shed, Barton played for Longlevens RFC before graduating to full-time rugby.
Capped by England U20s, Barton emerged from the bench to score the dramatic late try that downed Champions Cup rivals Ulster last weekend. He now has his sights set on becomin...

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