Position
Lock
U20 Caps
14
Club
Saracens
Age
19
U18 Caps
6
Olamide Sodeke
Exciting second row prospect Olamide Sodeke transitioned to the Saracens Senior Academy in 2023 having impressed from the club's junior setup. Previously capped for England at U18 level, Sodeke featured in the England U20 side's title-winning campaign in the 2024 U20 Men's Six Nations. He was also an integral part of the squad that won the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa and was named in Mark Mapletoft's squad for the 2025 U20 Six Nations.
- Career Path
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2021 Saracens U17
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2022 Saracens U18 U17 South England U17 England U18 Gravesend School A School
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2023 Harpenden Old Northamptonians RFC
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2024 England U20 England U19 Ampthill & District Saracens
The second row, or locks, are usually among the biggest physical presences on a team, required to provide power in the scrum, a jumper in the lineout and a big ball-carrying option. Renowned for their physicality, work rate and mobility.
