- Greg Fisilau has been backed to be handed an England debut after robust run
- 20-year-old produced a outstanding efficiency as Exeter defeated Harlequins
Exeter tyro Greg Fisilau has been tipped for a summer season name from England head coach Steve Borthwick after he stored the Chiefs’ Premiership play-off dream alive.
No 8 Fisilau, nonetheless simply 20, produced an excellent particular person show in his crew’s 58-26 hammering of Harlequins which moved them as much as fifth.
If Rob Baxter’s aspect beat Leicester with a bonus level on Saturday’s closing day of the common season, they are going to be in a very good place to complete within the high 4 and make a league semi-final.
‘He had a standout sport – certainly one of his finest,’ Exeter director of rugby Baxter mentioned of Fisilau, after he impressed together with his carrying and dynamism towards Harlequins.
‘He has had an incredible season. There was a head-to-head confrontation happening there about who’s touring with England.
Greg Fisilau has been tipped for an England call-up following a powerful current run of type
The 20-year-old produced a powerful efficiency as Exeter stored their play-off hopes alive with a win over Harlequins
‘I believe Greg put down as huge a marker as he might. He was enjoying Below-20 rugby final 12 months. The bodily growth and the maturity is all going to return.’
Ben Earl’s excellent Six Nations marketing campaign marked him out as England’s first-choice No 8.
However with Billy Vunipola set to finish his worldwide profession by shifting to Montpellier this summer season, there may be house for the following era to return by means of.
Fisilau – who grew up alongside the Vunipola brothers Mako and Billy and like them has Tongan heritage – and Bathtub’s Alfie Barbeary are promising younger choices in the back of the scrum.
England face Japan on June 22 earlier than two July Checks with New Zealand.
Exeter scored seven tries towards Harlequins with wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso crossing twice.
Feyi-Waboso made his England debut within the Six Nations and has had a breakthrough marketing campaign. His ending towards Harlequins was excellent.
‘With Manny is there may be a lot extra to return,’ Baxter mentioned.
‘Every thing you see about him is thrilling. Every thing about him says we need to get this man on the ball as a lot as doable. When he does, he’s deadly.’
Billy Vunipola’s upcoming transfer to Montpellier has opened up house for Fisilau in Steve Borthwick’s aspect
Victory on Saturday units up an exciting closing day conflict with Leicester for Rob Baxter’s aspect
Baxter has damage considerations over Jack Yeandle (knee) and Joe Hawkins (shoulder) for the go to to Leicester on what is ready to an exciting Premiership ‘Tremendous Saturday.’
Sale, Exeter, Harlequins and Bristol are all in competition to safe the final play-off spot.
‘I believe immediately will likely be a defining one for us,’ Baxter mentioned after the Harlequins win. ‘Leicester aren’t going to need to roll over. That’s what makes it thrilling.’
