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#DoItLikeHarry - from viral Twickenham mascot to England U18s prospect

#DoItLikeHarry - from viral Twickenham mascot to England U18s prospect

Summary

Harry Westlake, a 17-year-old rugby player, went viral as a child when he passionately sang the national anthem as an England mascot. He is now training with England's Under-18 rugby team for the upcoming Six Nations Festival. Westlake, who has Crohn's disease, continues to pursue his rugby dreams despite challenges.

Key Facts

  • Harry Westlake gained attention at age six by singing the national anthem with enthusiasm as an England rugby mascot.
  • He is now 17 years old and has been included in an England Under-18s training camp.
  • The team is preparing for the Under-18 Six Nations Festival in Vichy, France.
  • Westlake is studying sports coaching at Exeter College and plans to attend university.
  • He suffers from Crohn's disease, affecting his energy, but remains focused on his rugby goals.
  • As a child, he once appeared on a BBC Breakfast interview.
  • He dreams of playing for the senior England rugby team in the future.

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