SGS College will aim to become the first ever English side to win the Sanex World Youth Games when they travel to Fukuoka, Japan to take on some of the best school teams on the planet later this month.
A squad of 30 players and four staff will make the trip to the tournament, which features 32 teams from 17 countries, including South Africa, New Zealand, France and Australia.
Players and coaches from SGS College will be at Ashton Gate on Sunday for the Bears’ Gallagher Premiership clash with Leicester Tigers for a bucket collection, as they look to raise funds towards the trip.
Dan Cox, Director of Rugby at SGS College, said: “To be invited to such a big tournament is a huge honour and an amazing opportunity for our young players.
“They have been incredibly dedicated in their fundraising efforts, and it has been inspiring to see how much their families, friends and rugby clubs have been willing to help to ensure the players are able to access this experience.
For four of our players, it will be the first time they leave the country and whilst the rugby is very important to us this trip is about so much more, to spend 14 days with players from 17 different nations and experience the culture of Japan is something that will allow these young men and staff to grow. Truly an experience of a lifetime.”
