Chessum and Martin were really ‘up for it’, says McKellar

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Ollie Chessum of Leicester Tigers in action during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Leicester boss Dan McKellar paid tribute to his young locks Ollie Chessum and George Martin.
The Australian said they were “up for it” in a match which pitted them against England rival Maro Itoje.

McKellar said: “They are good mates and if they get it right, they should play a lot of Test matches over the next few years.”

McKellar also praised the contribution of prop Joe Heyes who is another Leicester player pushing for an England place.

“He’s an incredible talent and does not realise how good he could be. He’s slowly learning that but he’s not done his (England) chances any harm.”

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