Ludlow firefighter selected for UK fire service rugby team
A Ludlow firefighter is celebrating after representing the national fire service rugby team.
While England thumped Scotland to seal the Six Nations title, George Jacks, an on-call firefighter based at Ludlow Fire Station, helped his UK team to victory in his first match against the English police team.
He was selected by scouts who watched him play in the fire service’s England team.
The firefighters fought back from 26 points to three down to clinch a dramatic 34 – 33 win in a nail biting battle on the pitch in the match played at Bromsgrove Rugby Club in Worcestershire.
“To come away with a win after fighting from 26 - 3 down is most satisfying and can’t be put into words," said George, 26, who also plays for Ludlow Rugby Club.
"The step up in standard from country to play for the UK is amazing.
"To be able to represent the UK is a huge step for me playing among some of the best players.”
The former Ludlow School pupil, who works as a supervisor at the Ludlow Nut Company, was one of a select few who were picked for the UK squad from the England and Wales fire service teams.
