Wednesday 11 May 2016 18:34, UK
Harlequins have announced that their young player Seb Adeniran-Olule has died following a road accident.
The 20-year-old, from the Brent, north-west London, was a loosehead prop who also represented England at youth level.
He had made three appearances for Quins this season and was regarded as one of their best up-and-coming talents.
A club statement read: "Harlequins is deeply saddened to learn the news of the untimely death of Seb Adeniran-Olule in a road traffic collision.
"Seb was one of the club's most promising youngsters and an academy member, who has been involved with the club since the age of 13."
Conor O'Shea, Harlequins director of rugby, said: "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."
Adeniran-Olule also played for England U16s, while his U18s debut came off the bench during a 43-12 win over Wales in 2014.
His first England U20s game was against Ireland in February last year, and he started the final two Six Nations games of that campaign against Scotland and France.
He also featured in four of England's five games during the 2015 World Championship in Italy.
The Rugby Football Union's national academy development manager John Fletcher said: "I am devastated. He was a fantastic kid.
"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 had some outstanding moments with the ball in hand.
"He should be remembered as a great kid. I loved coaching him. It's a tragic loss."
