In 2024, with some of the sport’s household superstars absent, the Six Nations presented a chance for new stars to shine.
Sport examines each country’s young players who have excelled this campaign and are 22 years of age or under.
The departure of Courtney Lawes and Jonny May from the England national team allowed room for Chandler Cunningham-South, a 20-year-old flanker, and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, a 21-year-old winger.
Former Scotland captain John Barclay took notice of Harlequins forward Cunningham-South when he came off the bench for England’s first-ever victory against Italy, playing for 14 minutes.
2024 Six Nations: Who are the up-and-coming talents? Who still delivers pizza, and who is comparable to LeBron James?
Not Antoine Dupont, Owen Farrell, Johnny Sexton, or Dan Biggar.
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