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Ellis Genge has named the three toughest players he has ever faced

England and Leicester Tigers prop Ellis Genge has been discussing the three toughest props he has faced during his career so far.

He returned to Bristol Bears in the summer of 2022 after six and half years at Leicester Tigers.

A product of Bristol’s Academy, Genge made 28 outings before departing for Leicester Tigers in 2016.

The powerhouse prop captained the Tigers to a remarkable Gallagher Premiership title in 2022 before returning to his boyhood club.

Ellis Genge: Toughest Opponents:

#3. Kyle Sinckler

  • Age: 28
  • Club: Bristol Bears
  • Caps: 58 England caps/6 Lions

The tighthead prop represented the Lions for the second successive tour after being called up to Warren Gatland’s squad for the 2021 tour of South Africa.

Kyle Sinckler of England looks to offload during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

Sinckler, who joined from Harlequins, has 58 caps for England and represented his country at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. 

He featured in all three tests on the Lions’ tour to New Zealand in 2017 and is one of World Rugby’s leading stars. 

DID YOU KNOW? He has a dog called Brody

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