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I couldn’t believe what I was seeing when Henry Arundell ripped apart the Toulon defence last week. It was like watching Christian Cullen, who was one of the best players to pull on the All Blacks jersey.
There’s so much natural ability there. What’s so impressive is the way Arundell swerved at top speed, threw in some footwork, dropped his speed to almost a standstill and then went again.
His deceleration and quick acceleration back to top speed is really impressive.
Whether he's playing for England U20s or London Irish, Henry Arundell is an exciting watch
You see a lot of unbelievably quick athletes who struggle to beat defenders at top speed. That body movement at pace is what set Cullen apart from the rest. There aren’t many players in the world who move like that. He’s quick but he’s also strong, 96kg, with big legs.
Of course, there’s still a long way to go. Most of his appearances have come from the bench but there’s plenty of time to establish himself in England’s World Cup plans.
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