YOUNG GUNS
EXETER CHIEFS CENTRE

Proud West Countryman Israel Akinrowo fell in love with rugby at Devonport Services where he blossomed alongside his best friend – inside man Leighton Stark. The 18-yearold Exeter Chiefs centre has an athletics background shown in his powerful but agile carries.
Akinrowo is out on loan at National One club Plymouth Albion, which he recalls visiting most Saturdays as a youngster.
He told The Rugby Paper: “I wasn’t into rugby until I went to watch one of my best mates and then took ideas from him. He’s still at Devonport playi...