POPULAR Worcester Warriors prop Ethan Waller will be sponsored by Evesham College, a part of WCG.

Ethan has started the partnership by recording a special message to teenagers waiting for their GCSE results.

The Player Sponsorship package means the college logo will appear in match day programmes, on the website and whenever Ethan scores.

The Warriors also provide match tickets, a match-worn shirt and other goodies which the College plans to use as prizes at its open events.

Peter Allen, director of marketing and communications for Evesham College and the other two colleges in Worcestershire; Pershore and Malvern Hills - explained the move: “Evesham College has such a lot to offer young people in Worcestershire – BTECs, apprenticeships, degrees – but they sometimes take some persuading to find out more.

"We’re hoping to use this relationship to attract more potential students into the college and we’re going to be at key matches giving out college bags with information and goodies to the fans”.

Zoe Francis, sales executive at Worcester Warriors, added: “We’re delighted to have Evesham College on board – as one of our younger players, Ethan is someone that potential students can identify with and we’re hoping that he’ll inspire them to work hard and gain new skills.”

Ethan Waller moved to Sixways from Northampton Saints in the summer of 2017.