Rugby player Archie Bruce, 20, is found dead in his hotel room just hours after making his debut for under-strength professional team that was hammered 46-0
The 20-year-old, from Heckmondwike, in West Yorkshire, had been signed from local amateur side Dewsbury Moor ahead of the trip to Toulouse
Rugby league player Archie Bruce played for West Yorkshire club Batley Bulldogs
The scrum-half made his debut last night in a 46-0 loss against Toulouse
Club chairman Kevin Nicholas has released a statement this morning
Batley Bulldogs scrum-half Archie Bruce only made his debut for the West Yorkshire club last night against Toulouse.
The team lost 46-0 and it is understood they stayed in the French city overnight for the Betfred Championship match.
Earlier in the week, the head coach said a number of youngsters would be needed for the game because of senior absences.
The young scrum half, believed to be from Heckmondwike, in West Yorkshire, had been signed from local amateur side Dewsbury Moor ahead of the trip to France.
Bruce had played for Dewsbury Moor since he was in the under eights team, until playing in the National Conference League for the past two years.
Club chairman Kevin Nicholas said in a statement this morning: 'Batley Bulldogs are greatly saddened to announce the passing of their player Archie Bruce who was found in his hotel bedroom early this morning having made his debut against Toulouse the previous evening.'
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