Lewis Ludlam: 6 Things to Know About England's World Cup bolter
Rugby NewsTuesday, 20 August 2019 at 12:09
Emerging talent Lewis Ludlam is already making his mark for Eddie Jones' side and has now been selected for England's 2019 Rugby World Cup squad.
Here are five things you might not know about the 23-year-old flanker.
1. Initial disappointment
Despite being initially released by Northampton a few years ago, Ludlam's tenacity and talent not only led to him being recalled for Saints’ Under-18s, but move up into the Senior Academy on a full-time basis.
2. Position change
Originally a centre, he has now found a home in the back row for both Club and country.
3. Star-man
The Northampton Saints flanker was voted England’s player of the 2015 World Rugby U20 Championship.
4. Background
He comes from a family of mixed heritage – dad Arron is of Palestinian and Egyptian origin while mum Dorinda hails from a Guyanese background.
5. Touching gesture
He invited his primary school teacher to Twickenham on Sunday 13 years after promising he would if he ever played for England.
6. Tackling machine
No player made more tackles during England Rugby's clashes with Wales, who has now made 34 tackles without missing any in his Test career.
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