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'He is always the last off the training field'- Steve Borthwick

England's players gather during a training session at the French National Institute of Sport, Expertise and Performance (INSEP) in Paris on October 20, 2023, ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa. (Photo by Geoffroy VAN DER HASSELT / AFP) (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images)

Ahead of his second start of the World Cup on Friday against Argentina in the bronze final, England coach Steve Borthwick has praised winger Henry Arundell’s “thirst for knowledge”.

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The 20-year-old’s only other appearance of the World Cup so far was against Chile, where he ran in five tries in England’s 71-0 win. But he is back in the starting XV for the bronze final at the Stade de France, where he will form a back three alongside Freddie Steward and Marcus Smith. Ahead of this return to the squad, Borthwick has praised the Racing 92-bound back’s attitude he has shown throughout this World Cup.

The former London Irish star’s commitment at training has been singled out by his head coach, who said he is always the last off the training field. On top of that, Borthwick commended his versatility, particularly in a back three where Smith is only making his second start at fullback in his career and Steward is starting in his more unfamiliar role on the wing.

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    England coach Steve Borthwick explains why it is so tough to overcome the Springboks

    “He can play across the back three,” he said. “We’ve got some good full-backs in this squad. I’ve used him on the wing but he’s also trained at full-back with us. Having that versatility is really important.

    “What I see with him is that he is always the last off the training field. He is the one who is still there after the goal kickers, after Owen [Farrell], George [Ford] and Marcus [Smith]. Henry is out there working exceptionally hard on his skill development. Henry is a very exciting player for tomorrow night and the future of English rugby.

    “Jonny May has taken Henry under his wing a little bit, trying to impart all his knowledge and share that and Henry to his immense credit has a thirst for knowledge. Looking forward to seeing Henry go tomorrow night.”

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