A Hampshire prop, Peter had been called into the England Under-18 squad for a training session at Bromsgrove School ahead of the AER (Association of European Rugby) tournament in Italy in March. Austin, of Worthing College and Havant, joined a 30-strong squad for the session from which also include a training match against the Worcester Warriors Academy. Following the successful trial he was added to the squad at Bromsgrove three weeks ago. For full stgory see West Sussex Gazette, Sporting Odds, March 26.