Brothers combine coaching with charity
Two Exeter School brothers are planning a trip of a life time for a deserving cause.
Lower Sixth Former Tom Counsell and his brother Will, who is the Upper Fifth, are volunteering for four weeks over the summer as rugby coaches in Swaziland.
The duo will be working with the Swaziland-based charity SKRUM, whose aim is to give the school children of Swaziland social awareness and sex education while having fun and playing rugby.
Both boys are on the school's 1st XI rugby team of which Tom will be captain next season and they regularly play for the Exeter Chiefs Academy and are keen to pass on their skills and passion to the children of Swaziland.
Will said he was extremely excited to go to Swaziland, a country he had never been to, and experience how they live their lives out there.
"I am also keen to pass on my love of rugby to others out there who will hopefully share the same passion.
I can't wait to give back to the less fortunate and am in no doubt it will be a life changing experience," he said.
Tom echoed his brother's sentiments adding: "I hope to learn new things about their culture and how they live their life, while at the same time try and pass on some of my knowledge both on rugby and health.
"I really can't wait for this amazing opportunity!"
SKRUM is the only charity which uses sport to deliver HIV/AIDS education to children in Africa.
Tom and Will are currently busy juggling exams with fundraising for SKRUM's 'Buy a Brick' which aims to build new headquarters in Swaziland.
