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Sinckler tipped to be ‘surprise’ package

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The Rugby Paper Team
14 May 2017

By THOMAS BRANSTON
JASONLeonard admits he was ‘surprised’ by Warren Gatland’s selection of rookie Harlequins tighthead Kyle Sinckler as there are aspects of his game that need working on.
Sinckler made his 100th appearance for Harlequins in their final day defeat to Northampton but has appeared only as a bench man by England.
However former Lions tighthead Leonard says Sinckler’s attitude is such that he could well force his way into Test reckoning.
Leonard, 48, told The Rugby Paper: “I think most of the players were pretty much justified to be selected, but a ...

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