A year ago, Todd Blackadder said fly-half was where he sees Tom de Glanville flourishing in years to come.

But 12 months is a long time for a teenage rugby player in a professional academy, getting picked for all the England age groups.

There's growth, both physical and mental. There's extra experience and confidence in the bank, skills drilled on a daily basis.

De Glanville's dad - former Bath and England captain Phil - was a centre. University of Leeds student de Glanville Jr played across the backline for Beechen Cliff School and has played 11-15 for England U18s, 19s and, more recently, 20s.

For Bath United he has played ten, 12 and was at 15 against Gloucester United at the Rec last week.

So where will the 19-year-old end up if and when, as is expected, he breaks into the Bath Rugby 1st XV?

"I think, at the moment, his versatility is a huge strength," said Academy Manager Andy Rock, who has seen plenty of de Glanville in the past couple of years.

"I would hate for it to become his biggest weakness in the long run. For me, I've always felt his natural progression is to move further out from the ball and away from ten.

"I think he's going to become an incredibly competent ball player. The space he finds on the edges for the outside break. He scored a great try from full-back on kick return."

Here's the try in question...

Rock added: "My view is he'll be able to sit in that 15/centre mould. It's something I'm really keen to work with Tom on, to explore his game and how we can utilise what he's got out there.

"There are moments where he shows some really special skills. He's really happy at the moment being that second receiver in the midfield, or from 15. I think that really suits him."

Watching de Glanville in action at the Rec compared to his Premiership Rugby Sevens exploits last Summer, it is clear to see he is maturing physically.

A couple of times in the Gloucester Utd defeat, he looked like he was about to be tackled only to power through and make extra yards.

Tom de Glanville scores for Bath United against Gloucester United

Rock, who will have a new role at the club next season which is still to be confirmed, said: "It's been a real development in his game. I think the big thing with Tom is that his athleticism is his X Factor.

"That's what we see out there with the way he moves, with the way he glides. The worse thing we could do is chase that physical development.

"We can see it happening naturally out there and I'm really comfortable with the way he's travelling.

"We're all excited about what he will bring in the future, but we're all happy and comfortable he's developing on a real good trajectory at the moment."