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<\/a>\nChris McCarey, Head of Rugby at Belfast Royal Academy, and responsible for the fundraising idea said:<\/p>\n
\u201cOn behalf of the school, I\u2019d like to thank RaboDirect for supporting this initiative. The pupils are excited about having the chance to become World Record holders, especially having the opportunity to do so at Ravenhill, with the support of Jack Kyle. I\u2019m sure it\u2019s going to be an excellent occasion for everyone involved.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kyle, who won 46 caps for Ireland as well as starring for the British Lions in New Zealand and Australia in 1950, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cSome of my favourite experiences playing rugby have been whilst touring the southern hemisphere. It\u2019s a great opportunity to bond with your teammates, experience new and exciting cultures and ultimately have fun. These opportunities create lifelong memories, so I wish the pupils a very good trip \u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
Maeve Moriarty, Sponsorship Programme Manager at RaboDirect, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to be able to support this opportunity and hope we can break the record. It\u2019s great to be part of an exciting challenge that will help bring different communities together from across Belfast.”<\/p>\n
The RaboDirect Big Scrum takes place at Ravenhill on Friday March 30th. To make a donation to Belfast Royal Academy\u2019s tour to South Africa or the associated charities, please contact through www.belfastroyalacademy.com or the school\u2019s Facebook and Twitter pages.<\/p>\n
ENDS<\/p>\n
Contact:<\/p>\n
Please contact Sam Feasey, The RaboDirect Big Scrum Communications Manager for more information.<\/p>\n
Tel: 0207 9325815
\nMob: 07717 757114
\nEmail: sfeasey@brand-rapport.com<\/p>\n
About RaboDirect<\/p>\n
RaboDirect, the online-only bank, is part of the Rabobank group, the world\u2019s highest rated privately owned bank, according to Standard and Poor\u2019s and one of the top 10 safest banks in the world (Global Finance Magazine, August 2011). Measured by its core capital, Rabobank is one of the World\u2019s top twenty five largest financial institutions. Rabobank is licensed by the Dutch Central Bank and complies with the Financial Regulator\u2019s rules of business and codes of conduct in Ireland.<\/p>\n
About Belfast Royal Academy<\/p>\n
Belfast Royal Academy, which was founded in 1785, is the oldest school in Belfast and currently has 1400 pupils with a further 165 attending its preparatory school, Ben Madigan. It prides itself on being cross community and on the diversity of cultures amongst its pupils and staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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