A Dulwich youngster has just missed out on glory in rugby league's answer to Pop Idol.

Jack Martin, 19, took part in last weekend's Prop Idol trials to find talented players to add to their squad for the forthcoming season.

Jack made it down to the last 20, but was not included when the last three were selected earlier this week.

Jack took part after a coach at Oxford University, where he is studying anthropology, suggested it would be good training for him during the mid-season break.

January 31, 2003 11:32