Ahead of next summer’s International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament, mixed ability rugby’s World Cup, we wanted to shine a light on The Chargers, a mixed-ability rugby team based in Surrey who The Harlequins Foundation helped establish.<\/h3>\n

We will be introducing you to some of the players, coaches, and volunteers who make up The Chargers working toward’s next year’s World Cup.<\/p>\n

First up, is Lucas George!<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0 Introduce yourself: What is your name & age, and what is your role with The Chargers?<\/p>\n

Name: Lucas George
\nAge: 19
\nPlayer<\/p>\n

2) How did you first get involved with The Chargers? What encouraged you to join the club?<\/p>\n

The love of rugby and I was desperate to be able to play.<\/p>\n

3) What do you enjoy most about The Chargers, and what are you most looking forward to learning\/ doing\/ trying as part of the team?<\/p>\n

I just love playing. The team is small enough that we all get lots of help and guidance from the coaches and the team. We can learn to enjoy playing as a team without excess pressure.<\/p>\n

4) What has been your favourite\/ best experience of mixed-ability rugby so far?<\/p>\n

Meeting and playing against other teams is brilliant.<\/p>\n

5) What differences have you noticed in yourself\/ your teammates\/ your players\/ the person you care for\/ the club as a whole, as a result of playing with The Chargers?<\/p>\n

My skills have improved. I\u2019m getting better at playing as part of a team. The coaches and team flows much better as we are used to each other now.<\/p>\n

6) What would you say to anyone interested in taking part in mixed-ability rugby\/ starting their own mixed-ability rugby club?<\/p>\n

Definitely do it. It helps all our skills. And I want to be a coach so it\u2019s helped me learn that too.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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