- Greg Fisilau has been backed to be handed an England debut after sturdy run
- 20-year-old produced a outstanding efficiency as Exeter defeated Harlequins
Exeter tyro Greg Fisilau has been tipped for a summer time name from England head coach Steve Borthwick after he saved the Chiefs’ Premiership play-off dream alive.
No 8 Fisilau, nonetheless simply 20, produced an impressive particular person show in his group’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 remaining day of the common season, they are going to be in a great place to complete within the high 4 and make a league semi-final.
‘He had a standout recreation – considered one of his greatest,’ Exeter director of rugby Baxter mentioned of Fisilau, after he impressed along with his carrying and dynamism towards Harlequins.
‘He has had an ideal season. There was a head-to-head confrontation occurring there about who’s touring with England.
Greg Fisilau has been tipped for an England call-up following a powerful current run of kind
The 20-year-old produced a powerful efficiency as Exeter saved their play-off hopes alive with a win over Harlequins
‘I feel Greg put down as massive a marker as he might. He was taking part in Underneath-20 rugby final 12 months. The bodily growth and the maturity is all going to come back.’
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 time, there may be area for the subsequent era to come back by way 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 Assessments 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 very good.
‘With Manny is there may be a lot extra to come back,’ Baxter mentioned.
‘The whole lot you see about him is thrilling. The whole lot about him says we wish to get this man on the ball as a lot as attainable. When he does, he’s deadly.’
Billy Vunipola’s upcoming transfer to Montpellier has opened up area for Fisilau in Steve Borthwick’s aspect
Victory on Saturday units up an exciting remaining day conflict with Leicester for Rob Baxter’s aspect
Baxter has damage issues 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 rivalry to safe the final play-off spot.
‘I feel right this moment might be a defining one for us,’ Baxter mentioned after the Harlequins win. ‘Leicester should not going to wish to roll over. That’s what makes it thrilling.’
