MALVERN RFC's strength in youth rugby has been underlined by the inclusion of four players in the North Midlands RFU U-17s squad.

Mike Chandler (prop), Sam Jones (scrum-half), Sam McCoy (centre/wing) and David Wood (back row forward) will join the development squad for the rest of the season. It is the first time Malvern has had four players selected for a North Midlands squad.

With Sam Jones injured, the other three, pictured right, took part in Sunday's game against Staffordshire, which North Mids lost 12-3.

The U-17s squad is overseen by North Midlands and Worcester Warriors Academy coaches.