#4. Tom Curry
Jones said: “I remember seeing him the first time, playing for Sale, and it reminded me of the feelings I’d had when I watched a young George Smith in Sydney grade rugby.
“After 30 minutes of watching Curry, who at the time was largely unknown outside of Sale, I thought, ‘Why hasn’t anyone mentioned this kid before?’ He was head and shoulders above everyone else on the field.
“It’s amazing he’s still so young. He’s going to be a special player.”
DID YOU KNOW? Curry is the nephew of former England hooker John Olver and cousin of Doncaster Knights fly-half Sam Olver.