#2. Fin Baxter
Repots suggest the powerhouse prop is set to be included in England’s squad for the summer tour of Japan and New Zealand.
In an exclusive interview with Mail Sport, Baxter disclosed that he deliberately didn’t book a holiday this summer, indicating his eagerness for tour selection.
“I think I’m ready. I want to play for England, I want to play for the Lions,” he said.
“That’s been my plan since the start, but I don’t like getting ahead of myself. I’m really proud of how well I’ve done this season and it would be beyond my imagination if it happens,” he expressed.
Baxter made his Harlequins debut at The Stoop in the Champions Cup against Racing 92 coming off the bench in the 68th minute in December 2020.
Under the tutelage of Adam Jones, Fin transitioned from tighthead to loosehead and is capable on both sides of the scrum. Baxter made his debut for England U20s during the 2021 U20 Six Nations and proved his leadership by captaining the age group.
Providing competition for Joe Marler, Baxter has gone on to cement himself as a regular fixture in the matchday 23 at The Stoop. The young Prop was also called into the England A squad in 2024 and started at loosehead against Portugal at Welford Road
DID YOU KNOW? Alongside rugby, he also grew up playing football and competing in Judo