Fans tell Jones to 'play Alfie Barbeary anywhere' after class display
Rugby NewsFriday, 18 December 2020 at 22:35
Wasps forward Alfie Barbeary demonstrated just why he is one of the most exciting and versatile young forwards in English rugby as he led Wasps to a Bonus-point triumph against Montpellier.
The versatile 20-year-old forward produced a sparkling display in the No8 jersey, grabbing a brace of tries in a man of the match performance.
Barbeary, who was called up during the Autumn Nations Cup, could get in the England team now in' any position' according to some fans.
Check out some of the sensational clips and decide for yourself!
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5 Things to Know About ALFIE BARBEARY
1. Position change
He grew up dreaming of playing in the centres, having grown up idolising Manu Tuilagi, Ma'a Nonu and Mathieu Bastareaud. However, he is now firmly a part of the forward pack in either the front or back-row
2. Terrifying two minutes
This is why Alfie Barbeary is rated so highly.
3. Car
The forward drives a Mercedes A-Class.
4. Dog person
Dog really is a man's best friend.
5. Inspiration
"Mark Horrocks, my first coach at Banbury, was very influential. Then as I got older, Peter Walton and John Fletcher, who gave me confidence to play how I want to play. How it shouldn’t be unusual for a forward to kick it or offload."
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Warren Gatland named five England players as ‘certainties’ for the 2021 Lions tour
Speaking to the BBC in November 2019, Warren Gatland was asked by Ugo Monye to name five certainties for his Lions XV to face South Africa in 2021.
One year on, let's look at who he picked:
1. Jamie George
Position: Hooker
Age: 30
How's he doing? George has continued to star for England and is 1/20 to make the 2021 squad. Almost the first name on the team sheet right now following his hat-trick against Georgia.
DID YOU KNOW? He is an Aston Villa fan with his current favourite player being Jack Grealish.
2. Maro Itoje
Position: Lock/Back-row
Age: 26
How's he doing? Still one of the best in the world. Definitely a certainty.
DID YOU KNOW? Gloucester speedster Ollie Thorley is Itoje’s cousin, after his grandfather re-married a Nigerian woman who is the Saracens lock’s aunt.
3. Tom Curry
Position: Flanker:
Age: 22
How's he doing? His performances across 2019 saw him nominated for the World Rugby player of the year. His stock has continued to rise since then. A certainty.
DID YOU KNOW? Tom studied at Oundle School – where the master in charge of rugby was their uncle and former England international John Olver.
4. Anthony Watson
Position: Back-three
Age: 26
How's he doing? Injury has ravaged his year, although he did make his return for England against Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup. Outstanding on his day, but not a certainty for the squad right now.
DID YOU KNOW? His uncle, Mark Watson, was one of the Concorde pilots. His two brothers, Marcus (Wasps) & Callum (Loughborough Students) are also rugby players
5. Manu Tuilagi
Position: Centre
Age: 29
How's he doing? Ruled out until at least May with an achilles injury, his chances of touring are starting to fade.
DID YOU KNOW? He became England’s youngest RWC player at 20 years and 115 days against Argentina, being 15 days younger than Jonny Wilkinson, who set the record in 1999.
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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