THE siren call for England to pick George Hendy for the Nations Championship, which sounded soon after Northampton’s 28-12 European Cup win over Cardiff, is premature.
Hendy is an impressive attacking strike force, who adds further cutting edge to the Saints backline with his raking stride, bamboozling footwork, and try-scoring instinct.
However, too much has been taken from his rapid overhauling of Josh Adams to prevent a Cardiff try in the 68th minute at Franklin’s Gardens.
Hendy’s warp-speed chase was box office, as was his tackle from behind to shunt the Wal...