Six young players to watch out for in the 2019 Six Nations - Page 2 of 3 - Ruck

Six young players to watch out for in the 2019 Six Nations

3. Joe Cokanasiga – England

Cokanasiga, who made his breakthrough on the international stage during England’s autumn campaign, has been dubbed the ‘next Jonah Lomu’. He can create havoc. You know he’s coming, but you’ve still got to stop him – and if there are two defenders and the England winger is five yards from the try line then all you can do is wish them luck. Because they are going to need it.


4. Federico Ruzza – Italy

The 24-year-old has seven caps and counting for Italy – including three in last year’s Championship – but they have all come off the bench. However, his exploits this season have caught many an eye – and Conor O’Shea will be surely considering him for a first career Azzurri start during the 2019 Championship.

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