Despite Steve Borthwick’s resistance to picking in-form Gallagher Premiership players, here are five standout stars who impressed over the weekend for their respective clubs this weekend…
#1. Ben Curry (Sale Sharks)
The Sale captain had an impressive game, securing three turnovers and making 11 tackles as the visitors earned a victory at The Stoop.
If he continues to play at this level, it’s possible that England may consider adding him to the team. Tom Pearson also had a strong performance.
When asked what more he needed to do to crack the England squad, Sale boss Alex Sanderson joked: “Maybe change his name.”
“It’s just consistency. If he staves off injury, and he plays that well then he’ll be banging on the door, I’m sure,” Sanderson added.
DID YOU KNOW? Tom and Ben both had trials with Manchester City when they were younger, but their football careers came to an end after Tom scored an own-goal.
In an interview with the Telegraph, Tom said, ‘I think it was that own-goal I scored that got us both kicked out.