Ffredi Easterby, son of TV presenter Elgan and Lions coach Simon, has been named in Cardiff Rugby’s under-18s squad for the upcoming 2025/2026 season
The Easterby household (Picture: Sarra Elgan on Instagram)
Sarra Elgan’s son, Ffredi, has been chosen for Cardiff Rugby’s under-18s squad for the forthcoming 2025/2026 season. The younger expertise, who’s the offspring of tv presenter Elgan and Lions coach Simon Easterby, has been showcasing his abilities at Cowbridge RFC.
The 16-year-old has been chosen alongside his Cowbridge teammate Harry Hamlett to compete within the WRU Academies U18 Championship. At the moment a scholar at Ysgol Bro Morgannwg in Barry, Ffredi now has the chance to make his mark in knowledgeable setting.
This is not Ffredi’s first time within the highlight, having beforehand had profitable performances on the Principality Stadium in cup competitions.
In March 2024, Bro Morgannwg clinched the 12 months 10 Cup after defeating Haverfordwest Excessive 20-18 on the residence of Welsh rugby.
Ffredi delivered an important efficiency, scoring a attempt within the second half and main as group captain. His father Simon was on water obligation for the group, a stark distinction to his position as defence coach of Eire.
The household resides within the Vale of Glamorgan and Simon had been rumoured to be within the operating for the vacant Wales head coach place following Warren Gatland’s exit earlier this yr.
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Nonetheless, former Scotland defence coach Steve Tandy has since been appointed as the brand new Wales boss.
Final yr wasn’t Ffredi’s inaugural success on the Principality, although.
Three years prior, as a yr eight scholar at Bro Morgannwg, Ffredi led his group to a 31-19 victory over Penweddig within the last.
Father Simon lent his experience on the teaching facet of issues on the day, and shared his ideas after the match.
“It is sensible and the boys have been unbelievable. I’ve solely jumped in on the final minute off the again of the Six Nations,” he stated.
“They’ve been brilliantly coached and they’re a terrific bunch of boys who work actually onerous for one another. It’s a problem teaching your personal son and I used to be extra nervous right this moment than on most worldwide days.
Steve Tandy is the brand new head coach of Wales (Picture: Getty)
“It was a terrific event and the WRU placed on a very good present. It’s one thing the boys will bear in mind for a very long time.
“They performed some robust video games to get right here and the group they had been up in opposition to an excellent facet in Penweddig. I am positive we are going to see a number of of them sooner or later operating out right here once more in a crimson jersey.”
The improved WRU Academies U18 Championship will span from August via to February 2026, culminating within the finals.
Dwelling and away fixtures will now function, with the champion decided via a play-off between the main two sides.
The opening spherical of matches continues till mid-September earlier than recommencing in January. “We have made numerous adjustments to the pathway in latest seasons and the Academy managers had been all the opinion their gamers wanted extra video games at this age degree. That is why we now have expanded the programme,” stated John Alder, head of participant growth on the WRU.
“The 2 blocks will come at both finish of the nine-week WSC U18 Rugby programme for the highest 16 colleges and schools. We’ve additionally elevated the alternatives for the very best gamers to expertise consultant rugby this season with extra uncapped U19 and U20 matches.
“The Academies U18 competitors is an important stepping stone for these gamers to earn their first style of enjoying for Wales within the U18 Six Nations Pageant. From there it’s a quick step to Wales U20 and, hopefully, full skilled careers.”
Ffredi’s grandfather, Elgan Rees, performed for Neath, Wales and the Lions, whereas his older sister Soffia can also be a profitable sportsperson and performs hockey for Wales.
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As a participant, Simon notched up over 150 video games for Scarlets and went down as a fan favorite in west Wales. This was when he met Welsh TV presenter and spouse Elgan, with the couple tying the knot 20 years in the past.
Regardless of being born in England, he selected to signify Eire – the nation of his mom.
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