Rugby player development in the United Kingdom is heavily skewed towards the academies of existing clubs; their resources are often the key factor in being able to nurture talent.
But the likes of England international Alex Dombrandt, Tom Pearson, Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins and Luke Northmore all have something in common: BUCS rugby.
It may be no match for American College Football but BUCS is the university branch of rugby that provides player pools of which senior clubs can pick and choose talent.
And next week GB Sevens scouts will descend on the capital with five golden tickets to offer out to players who impressed in the Rosslyn Park University Sevens (tickets available here).
GB have committed to selecting five to seven players from the tournament to cap in Rugby Europe for GB this summer
Joe Byrnes
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