With another round of Gallagher Premiership action in the books, five uncapped England hopefuls have once again put their hands up for selection.
With England’s first match of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations kicking off against Scotland this Saturday, there was no better time for these young guns to shine.
Will a last minute call up happen for any of these players?
Michael Dykes – London Irish
- Age: 21
- Position: Winger
A hat-trick on his debut for London Irish, exciting young winger Michael Dykes had a stand-out performance this weekend. The latest graduate of the Exiles academy, Dykes lit up the pitch with his speed early on, scoring two tries in the first half.
Despite spending 10 minutes in the sin bin for a deliberate knock-on, Dykes was able to complete his hat-trick against the West London rivals, and established himself as a more than capable replacement for the England selected Ollie Hassell-Collins.
Dykes’ second try just before the break was the pick of the bunch, which saw him execute a fantastic finish. Inches from the touchline, the 21-year-old outmuscled the tackle attempts of two Harlequins defenders, and dived with one outstretched arm to score, before landing in touch.
Marking himself on the map for London Irish, if Dykes can play with such versatility and intensity on each appearance, then an England call-up must be in his future. Remember the name.
