The Vodafone Wallabies, currently on a European Tour, visited a local school in Twickenham today and surprised both the school rugby coach and pupils by joining in with the games lesson.

The current rugby World Champions, who are due to play England at Twickenham on Saturday, spent thirty minutes with a number of Year 10 and Year 11 pupils (14-16 year olds), of Orleans Park School, offering training tips and tactical advice to the shocked pupils.

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones, who took part in the training session said: "It's been a great day and we've really enjoyed our visit to Orleans Park school. There are some talented players here, who if nurtured properly, could become a handful in the future - we'd better watch out for them in years to come!"

Headteacher Dave Talbot said: "The players were fantastic with the pupils! We have a tremendous rugby heritage at this school so we are delighted that the Vodafone Wallabies decided to come and see us today. Not many pupils can claim that they have been coached by the World Champions - lets hope the training pays off and we win our remaining matches this season!"

The Wallabies visit to Orleans Park School was organised by team sponsor Vodafone. Pupils that participated in the lesson were given signed Wallabies merchandise as a momento of the day."

For further information please contact:

Rachel Truett on 07831 236655, e-mail: rachel.truett@vodafone.com or

Helen Brawn on 07881 916330, e-mail: helen.brawn@vodafone.com