Rugby player Seb Adeniran-Olule dies in road traffic accident at the age of 20

Harlequins rugby player Seb Adeniran-Olule has died after being involved
in a road traffic collision, his club have said. Adeniran-Olule,
a prop for the Premiership club’s academy, representated England
Under-20s and made his first-team debut earlier this season, going on to
make three appearances for the senior side.

“Our
thoughts and
prayers are with Seb’s family and friends at this difficult time. Seb
was an incredible talent and had already represented England at
under age level as well as making his senior debut for Quins at just 20.
He will be sorely missed by the whole squad as well as by the wider
Club.”

The forward, who also played in the prop position, had been
heavily involved with the club since the age of 13 and was described as
one of its “most promising youngsters”.

 

He also won caps for the England under-20s team, with the Rugby
Football Union’s John Fletcher saying: “I’m devastated. He was a
fantastic kid.”

He added: “He was one of the most skilful players in his position I

have ever seen. He always played the game with a big smile on his face
and could do some phenomenal things with the ball. As a character he was
quiet, had incredible work rate, was popular and first to learn. On the
pitch he would get you off your seat and as a front-row player that is
fairly rare”

“He should be remembered as a great kid, I loved coaching him. It’s a tragic loss.”