From Viral Mascot to U18 Star: Harry Westlake's Rugby Journey | #DoItLikeHarry (2026)

Harry Westlake, a young boy who became an internet sensation at the age of six, is now making waves in the rugby world. His viral moment, where he belted out the English national anthem with such gusto that it spawned a hashtag #DoItLikeHarry, has not been forgotten. Now, 11 years later, the 17-year-old has been included in an England training camp in preparation for the U18 Six Nations Festival in Vichy, France. But here's where it gets controversial... Harry's journey to becoming a rugby player hasn't been easy. He has Crohn's disease, a chronic gut inflammation, which has affected his energy levels and required him to take medication every eight weeks. Despite these challenges, Harry has persevered, and his dream of becoming an England player is closer than ever. Are any of his new age-grade team-mates aware of his brief childhood burst of rugby fame? It seems not, but Harry is determined to make them hear him sing live. With his energy and drive, Harry is channeling the mentality of his childhood hero, Owen Farrell, and is on his way to becoming an England player. But will he be able to overcome the challenges that lie ahead? And will his team-mates ever find out about his viral moment?

From Viral Mascot to U18 Star: Harry Westlake's Rugby Journey | #DoItLikeHarry (2026)

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