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Frome teenager selected for Germany U18 rugby training camp

October 8, 2025
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Frome teenager selected for Germany U18 rugby training camp

Frome RFC is celebrating the success of one of its rising stars after Academy player Aelfric Bidder was selected for the Rugby Deutschland U18 Training Camp ahead of next month’s European Championships.

Aelfric began his rugby journey with Frome RFC, progressing through the Mini & Junior and Academy ranks before earning a place this season with the Bath Rugby Academy.

Matt Warnock from Frome RFC, “Aelfric is a phenomenal talent, and this honour is a huge credit to all the hard work he has put in. The club would like to wish him all the very best.”

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