TAUNTON under-12s coach John Wrelton is urging his promising youngsters to soak up the experience when they enjoy the Twickenham atmosphere with World Cup winner Lewis Moody at this weekend’s Aviva Premiership Rugby final.

The identities of the two clubs battling it out for the Aviva Premiership Rugby title might have only just been revealed, but Taunton had their place at Rugby HQ booked for the showcase some time ago.

They secured their spot at rugby HQ at a Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup festival hosted by Exeter Chiefs on October 4.

It means that not only do the players get to watch the Aviva Premiership Rugby Final up close from the stands but they also get to pose their questions to former England and British and Irish Lions star Moody ahead of going onto the Twickenham pitch with him for a team photo.

And Wrelton admits he can’t wait for his troops to enjoy their big day out as reward for their efforts at the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup earlier this season.

“All the players are really excited about the chance to go to Twickenham for the day,” he said.

“For some of them it’s the second time they will have done it as the team won it last year but even though they know what to expect this time, it’s still going to be special.

“They are all rugby mad so to go to the home of England rugby and be a part of the final is something that will live long in the memory.

“The boys had a great season and got to meet a lot of different teams, especially at the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup, which is a great positive. This will be the icing on the cake.”

Launched in the 2008-09 season, the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup is the first national grassroots tournament officiated by Premiership Rugby and run in conjunction with all 12 clubs.

And while some of Cleve’s Under-11s’ Twickenham experience will start and end on May 28, World Cup winner Moody is adamant the occasion can help motivate the players for a long time yet.

“I’ve been lucky enough to be involved in the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup for the last few years and it’s wonderful to watch it grow and see the fantastic opportunities it offers to so many kids,” Moody said.

“Rather than play the club sides they play week in week out, they actually get an opportunity to take on other teams around the country, all vying for the prize of attending the Premiership Rugby Final at Twickenham.

“I hope it will be an incredibly special day for the kids, I’ve been there the last three years now and to see the excitement on their faces is great.

“I hope it’s a memorable experience that motivates them and more importantly inspires them to want to go on and progress their rugby, to whatever level that may be.”

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