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Student selected for England deaf rugby team tour

Samm Hart playing rugbyImage source, University of Brighton
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Biological sciences student Samm Hart was a late selection for a self-funded place in the squad

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A University of Brighton student will be heading to South Africa on an international tour with the England women鈥檚 deaf rugby union team.

Biological sciences student Samm Hart is a member of the university鈥檚 Panthers rugby team and plays in the Rugby Women鈥檚 Championship for Richmond Rugby Club.

She was a late selection for a self-funded place in the 27-woman squad, which goes on tour in August, after she replaced an injured player.

鈥淚 can't describe in words how much of an honour it is to play for my country,鈥 she said.

Ms Hart is fundraising to cover the costs of the trip.

She has received donations from Surrey Rugby, based in Thames Ditton, and Sport Brighton, where she works as an intern supporting the training of other players.

The player said she was 鈥渟hocked and grateful鈥 to have been picked.

鈥淭his tour will involve my debut for my country and add international caps to my playing history. It will be a great opportunity to develop my rugby community and skills to a higher level and fully integrate myself into my new team.鈥

Lucy Callingham, the university鈥檚 sports development officer, said: 鈥淪amm has played a crucial role in supporting the growth of the women's rugby club through her dedicated coaching support.

鈥淗er journey is an inspiration to us all.鈥

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