TRY OF THE DAY - Mark Cueto volley sets up try for Delon Armitage

Tuesday, 05 December 2017 at 09:32

bySteven Smith

Delon Armitage scored two tries as England produced an encouraging display to beat Argentina at Old Trafford in 2009.

His second came after a cross kick by fly-half Andy Goode was volleyed by wing Mark Cueto over the Argentine fullback Armitage picking up to score the try after the chase.

LIST | 5 wonderkids who could star for England at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Here are five players who could potentially break into the England set-up...

1. Josh Hodge

Current number of caps: 0
Position: Fullback
Age at the start of RWC 2023: 23

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One of England’s most exciting upcoming talents, the fullback is built in the same mould as All Black Damian Mckenzie. Safe under the high ball and blessed with incredible pace, expect him to play a key role f=or Newcastle Falcons on their return to the Premiership. Hopefully he'll then be in a place to make a bid for international honours.

2. Marcus Smith

Current number of caps: 1
Position: Fly-half
Age at the start of RWC 2023: 24

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Smith's rapid rise shows no signs of slowing down – it took barely a year for him to go from captaining Brighton College in an unbeaten season to involvement in the senior England squad. Therefore, it's not unthinkable that he'll be leading England's bid to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a second time.

3. Jack Maunder

Current number of caps: 1
Position: Scrum-half
Age at the start of RWC 2023: 27

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A lot of the English scrum-halves are ageing, meaning this is a direct choice between the Exeter Chiefs man and Ben Vellacott. However, his emergence as a premier playmaker in such a short space of time makes us think he will continue to get better, which will lead to him establishing himself in the England set-up.

4. Joel Kpoku

Current number of caps: 0
Position: Lock
Age at the start of RWC 2023: 24

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The next star off the Saracens production line may be Kpoku, although the lock has been linked with a move to Northampton Saints due to the presence of Itoje, George Kruis and Nick Isiekwe at his current club. An incredibly hard-hitting carrier in the mould of Eben Etzebeth, a selection in the coming months would not be surprising.

5. Joe Marchant

Current number of caps: 3
Position: Centre
Age at the start of RWC 2023: 27

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A black belt in karate and also a former England schools finalist in gymnastics which would suggest the centre is blessed with power and poise! Has been involved in Eddie Jones's squad in the build-up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup and is someone we'd expect to step up heading into the 2021 Six Nations when he returns from Super Rugby and beyond.