“He’s called the beast for a reason” – Kyle Sinckler picks his dream front-row

Thursday, 16 December 2021 at 09:51

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byRugby Rucker

England and Bristol Bears prop Kyle Sinckler has selected his dream all-time front-row when discussing some of his toughest opponents.

His first England start came against Ireland in the 2018 Six Nations and at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Sinckler featured in every game as England reached the final and scored a memorable try against Australia in the quarter-final.

Below, the Bears prop picks his dream front-row.

LOOSEHEAD-PROP: Tendai Mtawarira (South Africa)

Height 6 ft 0 in
Weight 257 lb
Caps 117

Sinckler said: "Number one would have to be the beast. He's a strong boy and has over 100 caps for South Africa for a reason. He was somebody I really looked up to as a kid. He was the real deal...world-class. He's called ‘The Beast’ for a reason."

DID YOU KNOW? He owns a security company in South Africa and a CBO known as The Beast Foundation

HOOKER: Jamie George (England & British & Irish Lions)

Height 5 ft 11 in
Weight 238 lb
Caps 62

DID YOU KNOW? George has played for Saracens since 2009 after training in the Saracens Academy from the age of 14

TIGHTHEAD-PROP: Carl Hayman (New Zealand)

Height 6 ft 4 in
Weight 265 lb
Caps 46

Sinckler told The Times: "Technically, he was one of the best ever. I modelled my game around his from an early age. He is without question one of the greatest the game has ever seen.”

DID YOU KNOW? Hayman has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 41, shining the spotlight on concussion-related illness in ex-rugby players.