In the World Rugby U20s Championship third-place playoff on Friday, Craig Wright, the hooker for England U20s, impressed everyone with his exceptional speed.
Craig, who is a member of the Northampton Saints academy front row, took over the starting position from Nathan Jibulu of Harlequins. During the first half, he showcased his incredible talent by scoring a breathtaking try.
The remarkable feat occurred when Jean Smith, the flyhalf for South Africa U20s and the son of former Springbok player and current Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith, kicked the ball deep into England’s 22-meter area.
Craig Wright seized the opportunity and demonstrated his rapid pace by embarking on a long-range run that resulted in a sensational try after some good work from Harlequins speedster Cassius Cleaves..
Top 5 Fastest Rugby Players In The World Today – 2023
The fastest rugby union players have shown that they can hit top-gear when faced with beating their man with the ball in hand.
Over the years, we have seen many players mesmerize crowds with their breathtaking pace, both with and without the ball. This has made them able to beat opponents in one-on-one situations.
American Carlin Isles carries the tag of rugby’s fastest man, but he only plays sevens. He has previously recorded a top speed of 11.5m/s (25.7mph) and has a 100m PB of 10.15 seconds.
For context, Usain Bolt reached a maximum speed of 12.4 metres per second when setting the 100m world record of 9.58 seconds in 2009.
Today, we at RUCK take a look at the five fastest rugby union players: