Freeman’s switch to 13 has sparked Borthwick’s interest

By PAUL REES

Northampton's decision to turn Tommy Freeman into a 13 this season has been far from unlucky for the 22-year old who had spent his senior career in the back three.
Freeman has revelled in his new role to the point where England head coach Steve Borthwick has taken notice with Joe Marchant’s departure to Stade Francais creating a vacancy in the position. always open to ideas and
“Tommy showed an interest in playing centre and we experimented with him there in pre-season,” said Phil Dowson, below, Northampton’s director of rugby. “It gives him another string to his bow and it i...

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