It was the first time this collective group of players played together competitively and they performed admirably. 75 per cent of the squad were U17 which means they are eligible to play again for Harlequins in this tournament next year.

The Harlequins boys finished second in their pool only losing to the hosts and eventual joint winners Saracens.

This season will be the first time Harlequins U18 play six fixtures against the other Southern based academies at this age group and Wednesday's results are a great start to the season for the boys. Harlequins would like to congratulate all of them on their performances both as individuals and as a team.

Results

Match 1 Harlequins 7 Newport Gwent Dragons 5
Try scored by Ali Wade and converted by George Jones

Match 2 Saracens 21 Harlequins lost 7
Try scored by Fraser Mosley and converted by George Jones

Match 3 Worcester 5, Harlequins 12
Tries from Henry Cheeseman and Ben Ledger and one conversion from James Lang.

Match 4 Leeds 7 Harlequins 17
Tries from Fraser Mosley and Henry Cheeseman, two conversions and one penalty from George Jones.

The full squad list from Wednesday 22nd August was:

NAME SCHOOL
Ali Wade, Winston Churchill School
Charlie Piper, Cranleigh School
Seb Adeniran - Olule, Wellington College
Kieran Treadwell, John Fisher
Finlay Hillicks, Collyers College
Edward Forshaw, Wellington College
Jamie Wilcock, Seaford College
Henry Cheeseman, Whitgift School
Sam Arnold, Cranleigh School
George Jones, Whitgift School
Charlie Bramhall, Reigate Grammar School
George Taylor, Whitgift School
George Smith, Whitgift School
Hector Veasey, Eastbourne College
Fraser Mosley, Whitgift School
Joshua Ibuanokpe, Dulwich College
Matt Braid Lewis, Durrington School
Ben Ledger, Whitgift School
Sam Cordery, St John's School
Frankie Taggart, Whitgift School
Lartey Laryea, Whitgift School
James Lang, Strodes College Egham
Piers O'Conor, Eastbourne College
Brandon Bellamin, Whitgift School