Nottingham Rugby pays tribute to Mitchell Todd who died
tragically earlier this year.
The Green and Whites honour the memory of the talented young
lock who had already made a big impression on the squad by
keeping his profile and playing details online.
Having come through the Nottingham Rugby Academy, the
21-yaer-old had blazed an impressive trail on the domestic and
international game as a junior Scotland representative.
Mitchell starred for the Scottish Exiles at under-17, under-18,
under-19 and under-20 levels. His progress was being
monitored by the national squad.
In between playing a leading role in Nottingham's quarter final
run in the British and Irish Cup in 2011/12, he featured
prominently for Leicester Lions and also had a spell at Birmingham
Solihull.
Mitchell was rewarded with his fist professional contract with
Nottingham in May, 2012 and was in eye catching form throughout
pre-season.
Nottingham Rugby Chief Executive Simon Beatham said the club
would always cherish the memory of a talented player and
outstanding young man.
"A shining star of the rugby world has been lost, but we will
always remember a the great times we had with him and the huge
impact he made on all of us," Beatham said.
A minute silence in Mitchell's honour will be observed before
kick-off against Leeds Carnegie on Friday, August 31 (7.45pm
kick-off).
The club again thanks everyone for the messages of condolence
that have flooded in and our greatest sympathies are with
Mitchell's family and friends.