#5. Ben Earl (Saracens)
They said: “Seven turnovers in three games with a tackle percentage of 93 make him one of the most potent back rowers operating in the Premiership at the moment.
“While competition is fierce and young at this point, he has to be considered alongside a number of up-and-coming forwards in the Premiership, including the likes of Zach Mercer, Alex Dombrandt, Ted Hill, James Chisholm and Lewis Ludlam.”
Where is he now? The only player on the list to win a number of caps so far, he will be hoping to earn a recall ahead of the Autumn Nations Series