Sharks poacher Ben happy playing the waiting game

By JON NEWCOMBE
AS a talented young cricketer, Ben Curry used to score his runs slow and steady and that patience is serving him two-fold on the rugby field.
The 22-year-old, a wicketkeeper/ batsman for Cheshire club Elworth CC in his teens, often plays a straight bat to questions about his England chances as he looks to emulate twin brother, Tom, and make it into Eddie Jones’ setup.
But given his form since the Premiership restarted, when he has taken on the added responsibility of captaining the Sharks, his director of rugby Steve Diamond feels it is “only a matter of time&rdq...

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