“Remarkable composure” – McGeechan backs talented wonderkid to challenge Marcus Smith for England role

#5. Joel Kpoku

• Club: Lyon
• Age: 22
• Position: Second-row

McGeechan wrote: “Maro Itoje really rates him, and no wonder because he’s a big lad who makes big hits, and there aren’t many large men who combine such physicality and skill.”

DID YOU KNOW? Kpoku began playing rugby at school and joined rugby league side London Skolars at 12 years old

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