Rugby Union: Littleborough stars selected for Sale Sharks DPP

Bradley Chrimes, Ben Crabtree and Thomas Kelly, Littleborough Rugby Union stars to be chosen for Sale Sharks DPP squad

Bradley Chrimes, Ben Crabtree and Thomas Kelly have become the latest Littleborough stars to be chosen for Sale Sharks Developing Player Programme (DPP) squad.

The three men have been stand-out players for the under 14s fantastic start to the campaign that have seen the team win six of the first nine games and the last four in a row before yesterday's defeat to Blackburn.

Speaking on behalf of the club, under 14s coach Matthew Devine said: “They are worthy candidates for selection in the developing player programme as they now enter a professional setup for the first time.

“Bradley Chrimes is a powerful running, top tackling, whole hearted inside centre. His partner in crime Thomas Kelly is an elusive outside centre with great balance and athleticism.

“Ben Crabtree is a destructive number eight. A powerful ball carrier with an excellent try scoring record. He is already in double figures for the season after nine games and on track to create his own piece of history.

“All three are a product of our Minis & Juniors section and the club has received thanks from the parents of all three players in recognition of the time, support and coaching that has been given to them.

“They have represented our club impeccably. We are sure that the three players selected will continue to do us proud across the months and years to come.

“We are extremely proud of not just these three lads, but also all of the other Littleborough players that have taken part in the Sale Sharks DPP in 2018.”