Ollie Sleightholme – Northampton Saints
- Age: 22
- Position: Wing
Sleightholme succeeded in ruining Freddie Burns’ Tigers farewell, as the veteran full back departs the club for his move to the Highlanders in Super Rugby. Sleightholme ensured that Burns’ final match was a derby day defeat, with a wonderful second half try.
Cutting inside from the right wing, Sleightholme stepped past the returning Anthony Watson, and outpaced Burns on his way through to the line.
Northampton Saints Director of Rugby Phil Dowson, alluded to Sleightholme’s skill and accompanying try.
Speaking with BBC Sport Dowson said, “We’ve not been good away from home. In this league, where it’s really competitive, you’re not going to blow sides away, so what you need to do is be really full-on in what you’re doing defensively.
“Then you don’t have to really force anything and, when a bit of space opens up, you have to trust your quality.”