Painter brushing up on his eye for detail

By NEALE HARVEY

Big talent: Saints prop Ehren Painter
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NORTHAMPTONtighthead Ehren Painter believes learning from the best New Zealand rugby has to offer will boost his chances of making a senior England breakthrough.
Painter, 21, emerged from last year’s England U20s programme to enjoy an impressive first full season in Premiership and European rugby, more than holding his own in a Saints side that made the play-offs and capping it in June by starting for England against the Barbarians.
Painter has already benefitted from working with World Cup-winning All Bla...

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