Theo Dan – Saracens
- Age: 22
- Position: Hooker
The international break is an exciting time for young Saracens players, who are looking to make their mark in the first team.
The absence of Jamie George, following his England call-up and subsequent concussion, has given Theo Dan a prolonged spell at hooker. The 22-year-old capitalised on the opportunity against Bristol Bears, and marked the occasion with a try.
Driving the Bristol defenders back across their try-line, Dan led the charge to score a well-crafted rolling maul. Leaving the pitch to a warm ovation, including applause from his mentor Jamie George, Dan was replaced by another young hooker in Kapeli Pifeleti.
Saracens Head Coach Mark McCall was delighted with Dan’s and Pifeleti’s performances, “I thought he was superb, but KP (Kapeli Pifeleti) was as well who came off the bench. Two young players who are getting opportunities during international windows, is exactly why we like these periods of time.”