YOUNGSTERS from Supermarine RFC will embark on the first step towards a dream Twickenham appearance on Sunday as the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup reaches the final stages of its testimonial season; celebrating its 10th year.

The U11 and U12 grassroots rugby festival is part of a series of nationwide events which provide aspiring young players the opportunity to play in a competitive event and meet professional players from Bath Rugby.

With 32 U11 and U12 teams competing at Trowbridge RFC, Supermarine RFC youngsters will get a true taste of the professional game.

And for Bath Rugby and England full-back Anthony Watson, there is nothing more important than supporting the next generation of stars.

“The grassroots game is essential in the development of English rugby and for the kids themselves, you learn so much from rugby in terms of staying physically active and learning life skills,” he said.

“You learn how to speak to certain people with respect, you learn competitiveness, and that is what makes it such a special sport.

“I think it’s good for kids to be able to do that, it’s important to try and enjoy yourself as much as possible in any environment you’re put in and try and make friends.”

In addition to Sunday’s event, one team from each age group will receive a trip to the Aviva Premiership Rugby Final on May 26, where they will meet a Land Rover rugby ambassador, join in a Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup Parade at half-time and hear which of them has won a club MVP award.

The events are designed to provide young players with a chance to play completive fixtures in a format that is appropriate for their ages and stage of development, all within the spirit of rugby’s core values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship.

In the decade since its inception the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup has seen more than 70,000 children take part, from all over the country.

Land Rover is celebrating its ‘Testimonial Season’; ten years of the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup. The national series of grassroots rugby festivals is testament to Land Rover’s continued support of grassroots rugby through its ‘We Deal In Real’ campaign. Follow @LandRoverRugby #WeDealInReal