In a class of their own

Four years ago, staff and students from Methodist College applauded the cup-winning exploits of Craig Gilroy, Paddy Jackson and Adam Macklin.

With Paul Marshall, another Methody old boy, on the Ulster bench, the school will have a keen interest on Twickenham this afternoon.

“We’ve had a bit of media coverage ever since the quarter-final,” said Methodist’s director of rugby, Nicky Wells. “It is nice to get a bit of recognition but it is all down to the boys’ hard work.”