Young rugby players from all over the country had an afternoon to savour as they were given the chance to walk out at Twickenham ahead of Saturday’s Aviva Premiership Rugby final between Saracens and Exeter Chiefs.

Twenty four different under-11 and under-12 teams earned their place at the home of rugby through the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup, and with it the opportunity to meet England rugby legends Lewis Moody and Jason Robinson.

Now in its tenth year, the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup events have been hosted by all 12 Premiership clubs, as well as Leeds, Bristol Rugby and London Welsh.

Former England and Leicester Tigers flanker Moody praised Land Rover’s involvement in bringing rugby to more youngsters across the country.

He said: “It’s a unique chance to walk and be on the hallowed turf of Twickenham, so for these youngsters it’s a great opportunity as it’s such an impressive environment.

“They have come through such a great journey and Land Rover have been embedded in grassroots rugby and Premiership Rugby at so many different levels of the game.

“It’s awesome that you can bring kids through and see them enjoy an experience that I’ve also enjoyed. It’s one of those experiences that only comes around once in your life.”

From Stourbridge to Bury St Edmunds, Warrington to Penryn, there were children from a real variety of clubs all out on the pitch, soaking in the atmosphere.

Each club had nominated a most valuable player, many of whom were aiming to one day emulate Saturday’s man of the match, Saracens’ Mako Vunipola.

Moody’s fellow World Cup winner Robinson marvelled at the experience for the kids and at the way the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup has supported so many players over the past decade.

He said: “It’s an amazing experience for the children and it’s the highlight of the year for 600 kids.

“You only have to look at the impact over the last ten years and the amount of kids that have been involved.

“But it’s not just been great for those who play in the final, it’s been a pathway as well for those who have played in the festivals.

“The engagement with over 80,000 kids participating over the last ten years, it’s a huge number and it’s so important for the game to keep them involved and encourage them on their journey.

“It lets them know that grassroots does matter, the development of the kids does matter and hopefully we can help them along with their dreams and aspirations of playing rugby at the top flight.”

For more information on the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup please visit: www.premiershiprugby.com/landrovercup