Promising Manx rugby player Phil Cringle is ready to take his career to an even higher level.
The front row forward from Ballabeg, who represents Scotland at international level, is in the squad for the Under-20 World Cup in France.
Scotland's first match is against Argentina in Nantes a week today (June 5).
Phil says he can't wait to test himself against some really tough opposition:
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