Merigan out to emulate big Billy

By STEFFAN THOMAS

NAHUM Merigan grew up wanting to be the next Owen Farrell but now has his sights set on following in the footsteps of Billy Vunipola as he targets getting Bath on the front foot.The England U20s No.8 has a reputation as a powerful ball carrier and is considered one of the brightest prospects in the Premiership. Despite being seen as the future of Bath growing up in Taunton, he was a big fan of Saracens, playing outside-half and inside centre at junior level.“I’ve always liked watching Bath, but I used to support Saracens when I was younger,” ...

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