5 things you didn't know about England debutant Tommy Freeman

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Friday, 17 June 2022 at 15:36
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Uncapped Northampton full-back Tommy Freeman has been named in England's side to play the Barbarians on Sunday.
Harlequins hooker Jack Walker also makes his first England appearance in the non-cap fixture at at Twickenham.
Here are five things you might not know about 21-year-old speedster Freeman.

#1. Rejection

Freeman was released by the Leicester Tigers academy at the age of sixteen for 'being too small' before signing with Northampton Saints.

#2. Boyhood club

Freeman supported Harlequins as a youngster as his Father was based in London with the RAF.
""Dad was in the RAF so we were posted but when I first got introduced to rugby was when we lived down in London so I followed Harlequins as a youngster."
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#3. Partner

He has been in a long-term relationship with Ashleigh Inwood.

#4. Versatility

Freeman explained: “Early on through school I was a No.10, and then I played scrum-half, 12 and 13. Eventually I went to full-back and settled there, but having that versatility gives me an appreciation of different positions.”

#5. Role models

“I’m more of a running full-back so I love watching All Black Damian McKenzie. He’s not the biggest guy and his style is probably the closest to me – and then Israel Folau is right up there as well in terms of his catching and running ability.”

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