Hendy making most of having his legs on ‘back to front’ – Dowson

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By PAUL REES

Phil Dowson believes George Hendy is a wing unlike any other – because he has his legs on back to front.
The 21-year old Hendy came off the bench last weekend to seal victory for Northampton in the Champions Cup last 16 match against Munster at Franklin’s Gardens with two tries that showcased his pace, power and persistence.
“George is distinctive,” said Dowson, below, Northampton’s director of rugby. “He has a weird, rangy style and I cannot think of another player who is like him. As Mark Hopley (the club’s academy head) said, it is like he has his legs on back to front. You ...

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