Prop heads for South Africa knowing a troubled reputation follows him but insists he must keep ‘that extra juice I need to play at the top level’
Whenever Eddie Jones is asked about England’s strength in depth he has only to count to three before expressing his concerns. Tighthead prop has always been the position he feels is most problematic and when England board the plane to South Africa at the start of next month, nowhere will the inexperience of the squad be more keenly felt. Indeed, with Dan Cole given the summer off, there are only three combined starts between those who make the trip.
The incumbent is Kyle Sinckler and, despite a turbulent season with Harlequins, he would seem to have his nose in front to start against the Springboks. Harry Williams is in fine form for Exeter but last week Sinckler was in Brighton with England and will on Monday be part of the squad preparing to face the Barbarians on Sunday.
Written by Gerard Meagher
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/may/20/england-kyle-sinckler-south-africa-tour-fire-in-my-belly-rugby-union under the title “England’s Kyle Sinckler: ‘I don’t want to lose the fire in my belly’”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
