Top 5 youngster in the world ranked by Sir Ian McGeechan includes Marcus Smith - Ruck

Top 5 youngster in the world ranked by Sir Ian McGeechan includes Marcus Smith

Harlequins gem Marcus Smith has been ranked as one of the top youngsters in the world by legendary coach Sir Ian McGeechan.

5#. Cameron Redpath, 21, Scotland

McGeechan said: “I know his father well, so I have followed Cameron’s career fairly closely. I like what I see. Tall, rangy, more of a centre than a 10.

“He was part of the West Brom football academy for two years, which means he has a top-quality skill set and vision off the ball.

DID YOU KNOW? Bryan Redpath’s nickname as a player was “Basil” and whilst at Sale his son was given the nickname “boom boom” as a result due to the association with the children’s television character Basil Brush

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