NEWS EXTRA
By NEALE HARVEY
ENGLAND U20s back row Josh Basham has revealed why he quit London Irish to pursue university studies last summer rather than dive straight into a Premiership career.
Economics student Basham, a Junior World Cup finalist last June, is aiming for a second crack at glory with the U20s after representing Durham University in BUCS Super Rugby.
Basham, 19, says leaving London Irish was hard. “It was a massive decision for me and I took ages to make it, but I’m happy I got it right.
“More and more people are starting to take the university route now and...