The Samurai Barracuda's Invitation 7s team was founded by Mark Dean in 2007 when just like the Samurai International Team an invitation had been received to take part at the Amsterdam 7s. A Samurai player when hearing of Mark's invitation suggested he speak to Terry Sands the founder member of the Samurai International Team. A meeting took place and Sands suggested that the Barracuda team could be a feeder team for the main Samurai side. Young development players, players with potential and ambition, players returning from injury or after a drop in form, could all play for the Barracuda's with confidence.

The Barracuda team provides players with a genuine opportunity to progress their rugby careers, but also enjoy themselves playing Rugby in a low pressure environment. It also provides the Samurai International management with an opportunity of finding new players and to help them develop along the way.

The side also actively support the rugby charity Camp Quality which provides fun activities for terminally ill children. England and Samurai players George Chuter and Russell Earnshaw are also patrons of Camp Quality. To support this fantastic charity please go to www.campquality.org.uk

Although a young side on the sevens circuit, the future is looking bright for the Barracudas so watch this space!

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