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The five ‘best’ young England players from 2019 totally ‘flopped’

#4. Joel Kpoku (Saracens)

They said: “The England U20 international is well-regarded at Saracens and is a huge weapon in the lineout and scrum. At 6ft 5in and 19st 9lbs, with possibly still room to grow, Kpoku offers excellent set-piece capabilities and carrying potential combined with a decent defensive work-rate. At his best he rivals Sam Underhill for laying people out.”

Where is he now? Since making his Sarries debut, he has made over 40 appearances for McCall’s side and his second-row partnership with Maro Itoje has become a real force up front. Still yet to receive an England call-up.

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