"It's about time" - Nigel Owens' 4 players to watch this summer

Thursday, 23 June 2022 at 09:14

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byRugby Rucker

Popular former referee Nigel Owens has selected four players to watch during the summer internationals - including two Harlequins stars.

#1. Andre Esterhuizen (South Africa)

Age: 28
Position: Centre

Owens said: "What a player. He's certainly one to watch but I don't think he is too good against Wales."

Gallagher man of the match Andre Esterhuizen of Harlequins after the Gallagher Premiership match between Harlequins and Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham Stoop, London on January 8th 2022. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

DID YOU KNOW? He won his first Premiership title and started as Harlequins won the game 40-38 in the highest scoring Premiership final ever on 26 June 2021

#2. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (New Zealand)

Age: 29
Position: Centre

Owens said: "Another centre. He's fairly new to the game but certainly a talented player who could light up the field in the summer."

DID YOU KNOW? Tuivasa-Sheck previously played rugby league as a fullback and captain for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League

#3. Louis Rees-Zammit (Wales)

Age: 21
Position: Winger

Owens said: "He was very quiet last year after starting his international career with a bang. Expect him to light up the stadiums in South Africa this summer."

Louis Rees-Zammit of Gloucester Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Saracens at Kingsholm Stadium on June 4 2022 in Gloucester, England. (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

DID YOU KNOW? Rees-Zammit's paternal grandfather emigrated to London from Malta

#4. Danny Care (England)

Age: 35
Position: Scrum-half

Owens said: "Back in the squad, very deservedly so as well, and he has been on fire for Harlequins. I expect Danny Care to go out there and pick up a number of man of the match awards. For me he is certainly one to watch out for.

Danny Care of England arriving before the six Nations Championship match, between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, London , UK, on the 17th March 2017. (Photo:Dean Lancaster/PPAUK)

DID YOU KNOW? At age 11 he was invited to join the Academy at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club where he played up front with Jamie Vardy