TOM SMALLBONE has committed his immediate future to London Irish, signing a two-year contract extension.
A product of the Exiles’ Academy, the loosehead prop joined the London Irish Amateur Club at the age of four before moving on to the club’s Elite Player Development Group 10 years later.
Since then the 22-year-old has represented England at Under-18 and U20 levels, where he was part of the squad which won the Junior World Championships back in 2013.
With 12 senior appearances to his name, Smallbone has been an ever-present in the Irish squad this term following an impressive pre-season campaign.
“I am delighted to have committed my future to London Irish,” he said.
“I have had a very long association with this club and I am very excited for the future and the direction the club is heading.”
Glenn Delaney, head of rugby operations, added: “Tom is a quality young English player who is one of a number of our former Academy players currently playing for the first team.
“It’s a unique achievement in professional rugby to be a one-man club and he is a key part of the future of this club.
“We are thrilled he has extended his contract.”