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Five players Steve Borthwick should call-up after ‘world-class’ performances this weekend

#5. Ollie Thorley (Gloucester)

Ollie Thorley of Gloucester Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Gloucester Rugby and Wasps at Kingsholm on 11 September. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

Gloucester fans were treated to a standout performance by the athletic winger, who burst past two attempted tackles to score a scintillating try during their narrow defeat against Saracens.

Throughout the game, he consistently caused problems for the opposition with his powerful carries, including an audacious tap and go from inside his own 22.

Overall, he made 106 meters from 9 carries, completed 16 tackles, and even secured a turnover. It was a truly impressive return to action after a long injury layoff.

DID YOU KNOW? Thorley made his professional debut at age 17, becoming the youngest player to play for Gloucester in the professional era when he played the full 80 minutes, partnered with World Cup winner Mike Tindall