ET called back when Underhill launched that tackle

SAM Underhill said this season that he is not the fastest flanker on the block.
Having watched replays of his brilliant try-saving tackle on Scott Williams last weekend at Twickenham I’m convinced the Bath openside is not as short of gears as he made out.
Underhill’s nearmanic effort just after the hour to get back and stop the Welsh centre crossing the line showed exceptional determination – and warp-speed acceleration from what appeared to be a no-hope predicament.
The first issue that Underhill faced was that he slipped over on his own 10 metre line as Wales launched th...

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