England U18s captain Henry Laidlow describes leading his country on their South Africa tour last summer as “a privilege”, insisting the experience has already accelerated his development both as a player and a person.
The 18-year-old Harlequins second row, who skippered England in a bruising clash with France, told The Rugby Paper: “It was great. It’s a privilege to be able to captain your country.
“It wasn’t our day in terms of the game, but it was still really enjoyable for me. Every time we play them, it’s passionate.
“Both times this year, there’ve been tempers flaring. There’s definit...