RUGBY: Former Caterham School student Mario Zakakiotis has continued the perfect start to his international career by helping Cyprus to a world record run of wins.
Zakakiotis played for the school’s rugby team between 2011 and 2013, and was also part of Old Caterhamians. Soon after joining Leeds University, Zakakiotis was drafted into the Cyprus international squad, a remarkable achievement for a 19- year-old.
He made his debut for Cyprus in November against Austria, with the Cypriots running out 22-8 winners. He then played in two further Cyprus victories, first against Bulgaria (46-15) and then against Hungary (46-13).
He joins the Cyprus team as they ride a crest of a wave – they currently hold the world record for the most consecutive wins in international rugby, with the win against Hungary being their 23rd on the bounce.
Caterham’s director of sport Rob Clarke said: “I am absolutely delighted for Mario. I remember meeting him for the first time when he came for a sports scholarship assessment for entry into the sixth form. It was clear then that he possessed all of the attributes needed to become an exceptional rugby player and that he had exactly the right attitude to make the most of his potential.
“He worked incredibly hard at his game while at Caterham and was a real force for the first XV. I am sure he has a long and successful international career ahead of him.”
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Former Caterham School enjoying international rugby success
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