Marcus Olsen, the ex-Bath and Saracens scrum-half, is baffled by the lack of entries from the Swindon and North Wilts area for his forthcoming Summer Rugby Course being held in Salisbury.

The course runs from Tuesday, August 12 to Friday, August 15, but Olsen, now attached to the Salisbury club, is looking for more players from the north of the county.

He said: "When we held the inaugural course last year we had a sizeable number of lads from the strong North Wiltshire clubs.

"From the feedback at the time, I know the course was a hit, so I am puzzled by the complete lack of entries this year.

" I was late sending out the posters to clubs and schools so they may have been missed. However, I still have some places left, and would welcome some players from this strong rugby area."

Olsen can be contacted on 07970 813390.