Harlequins prop Fin Baxter is set to make his first England start against New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday.
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Last weekend, Baxter received his first England cap from his Harlequins teammate and mentor.
One fan wrote: “Special player giving it to another special player. As a Safa who played hooker, love the love the front row gives to each other.”
Another said: “This honestly feels like a passing of a torch moment, them both being looseheads, getting their first caps at 22 and coming from harlequins makes it so much better.”
A third commented: “He looks young but he is an absolute unit. Look up Ethan De Groot’s size, to compete with him takes size.”
American website ranks the 100 best rugby players in the world, Owen Farrell 32nd
England’s rugby players are making waves across the international rankings, demonstrating their diverse talents across the field. Despite the absence of Maro Itoje, several English stars have earned their places.
Alex Mitchell, a skilled scrumhalf, ranks 96th, showcasing his tactical acumen. George Furbank, versatile in multiple backline roles, follows closely at 93rd. Marcus Smith, a dynamic flyhalf, impresses at 82nd, while Immanuel Feyi-Waboso brings speed and skill at 81st.
In the forwards, Jamie George, known for his set-piece prowess, stands at 68th. Jack Willis, a formidable backrower with a knack for turnovers, holds the 49th spot, and Ben Earl, another versatile backrower, ranks 15th, highlighting England’s depth and strength across different positions.
Check out their full list here:
100. Uini Antonio – France – Prop
99. Dewi Lake – Wales – Hooker
98. UJ Seuteni – Samoa – Centre
97. Tom Wright – Australia – Fullback
96. Alex Mitchell – England – Scrumhalf
95. Jac Morgan – Wales – Backrow
94. Fletcher Newell – New Zealand
93. George Furbank – England – Utility Back
92. Duhan van der Merwe – Scotland – Winger
91. Zander Fagerson – Scotland – Prop
90. Louis Bielle-Biarrey – France – Winger
89. Julian Marchand – France – Hooker
88. Jack Conan – Ireland – Backrow
87. Michelle Lamaro – Italy – Backrow
86. Ronan Kelleher – Ireland – Hooker
85. Manie Libbok – South Africa – Flyhalf
84. Steven Kitshoff – South Africa – Prop
83. Rory Darge – Scotland – Backrow
82. Marcus Smith – England – Flyhalf
81. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso – England – Winger
80. Tommy Reffell – Wales – Backrow
79. Ben Tameifuna – Tonga – Prop
78. Charles Ollivon – France – Backrow
77. Paolo Garbisi – Italy – Flyhalf
76. Sevu Reece – New Zealand – Winger