A HAMPSHIRE grandfather is set to win £100,000 if his six-month-old grandson plays rugby union for England by the age of 25.
Les Heyhoe, of St Vincent Road, Gosport, was so impressed when baby George Brown threw a rugby ball-shaped balloon to him, that he decided to place a bet on his future ability in the game.
The 51-year-old has placed a £100 bet at 1,000/1 odds with William Hill that George will play for his country by the time he is 25.
Mr Heyhoe said: ''I wouldn't have wasted the money if I didn't think there was a chance.
''He's got a long way to go before he gets there because he can't quite sit up on his own at the moment, but he could do it.
''I won't pressure him though - he could hate rugby and turn out to be a ballerina.''
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