OKEHAMPTON RFC's name was unveiled by club members on a step at Twickenham Stadium ahead of the RBS 6 Nations England vs France clash on Saturday. 

The club name was placed on the step as a reward for Okehampton RFC signing up for NatWest RugbyForce in 2013, and could be seen by millions of rugby fans on the TV and in the stadium.  In total 176 clubs were awarded and saw their name appear on the steps at the home of England rugby.

Tom Powell from Okehampton RFC said: 'It was a privilege to be invited to Twickenham by NatWest RugbyForce to see our club step unveiled.  It is great to know the England team could see the grassroots clubs were firmly behind them as they ran out on Saturday. We were always planning to sign up to NatWest RugbyForce, so having our club name honoured at Twickenham for such a big game was an added bonus.'

Phil Vickery, former England prop and World Cup winner is a supporter of the NatWest RugbyForce programme and said: 'Coming from a very small club, Bude RFC in Cornwall, I know how important the rugby club is within the local community, and how much support they need. NatWest RugbyForce is all about improving club facilities to help safeguard their future.

'The NatWest RugbyForce club steps at Twickenham on Saturday were a reminder of where rugby began for many of our international players – at grassroots clubs.'

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