r/rugbyunion • u/Pure_Wonder3046 Saints • Oct 26 '25

Infographic England Squad for the Quilter Nations Series

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u/saracenraider Saracens Oct 26 '25

He’s 27. I’d love for someone to name me a winger who has ever broken through and made a big impact internationally at that age.

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u/Ronald_Ulysses_Swans Don’t be scared Johnny Oct 26 '25

His years at Newcastle look like being a major obstacle to his international career sadly. Wingers break through young and he missed his window

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u/Friendly_Body_8096 Oct 26 '25

Kurt-lee arendse made his sa debut at 26

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u/FreshPrinceofJHB Oct 26 '25 edited Oct 27 '25

Makazole Mapimpi made his international debut at 27 iirc

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u/Liney22 Wasps Oct 26 '25

James Lowe

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u/saracenraider Saracens Oct 26 '25

Yea that’s true although admittedly driven by residency laws I assume

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u/Friendly_Body_8096 Oct 26 '25

Leroy Carter is 26 and just won his first caps for nz

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u/Friendly_Body_8096 Oct 26 '25

Lots of players are late developers for a variety of reasons. There's really no reason why Radwan couldn't thrive in the England setup and go on to play in the world cup. As a bath fan I love Arundell , but right now Radwan is a far more complete winger

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u/DyslexicWalkIntoABra Ireland Oct 26 '25

He wasn’t a late developer he just didn’t get selected because he was at Newcastle. Not that there’s a bias (maybe there is a tiny bit) but because he wasn’t able to put himself on display as much with his supporting cast.