It’s been quite the week for Newcastle Falcons’ 18-year-old Ben Redshaw, who has been training with England’s Rugby World Cup squad in France.
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England Under-18s captain Redshaw was capped a year young by England Under-19s last season, and plays full-back or centre.
The West Park Leeds product is in his first season in the Falcons’ senior academy having completed his studies at Sedbergh School, and scored a try in the club’s recent ‘True North Origin’ game at Kingston Park.
Newcastle Falcons head coach Alex Codling said: “England’s team management contacted us about how we could help them prepare for Saturday’s game against Argentina, and this is a great opportunity for Ben.
“He’s a very talented young player and will benefit hugely from being in that environment for a week over in France.
“It’s a great life experience and learning opportunity for him, and we as a club are very keen to have those connections with the national team set.”
The 100 best rugby players in the world have been named and ranked, Owen Farrell 63rd
With less than a fortnight remaining until the commencement of the Rugby World Cup, the rugby specialists at Telegraph Sport have collaboratively assessed and ranked the top 100 playersglobally.
Presented below is the comprehensive list, starting from the 100th spot and culminating at the first position.
100. Pierre Schoeman (Scotland)
99. Tommaso Menoncello (Italy)
98. Franco Mostert (South Africa)
97. Paul Alo-Emile (Samoa)
96. Sione Tuipulotu (Scotland)
95 Juan Martín González (Argentina)
94. Jasper Wiese (South Africa)
93. Damian Willemse (South Africa)
92. Mark Telea (New Zealand)
91. Faf de Klerk (South Africa)
90. Handré Pollard (South Africa)
89. James Lowe (Ireland)
88. Jamie Ritchie (Scotland)
87. Paul Willemse (France)
86. Shannon Frizell (New Zealand)
85. Freddie Steward (England)
They wrote: “The best England player to emerge in this four-year cycle, without question. Steward has come a long way from having to ditch a shift in Costa to turn out for Leicester in the Premiership Rugby Cup, to becoming England’s specialist diffuser under the high ball at full-back while hoovering up a number of awards. The potential is enormous, and he should thrive at his first World Cup.”
84. Thibaud Flament (France)
83. Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland)
82. Matthieu Jalibert (France)
81.. Jac Morgan (Wales)