BEN DONNELL

If London Irish youngster Ben Donnell could be the perfect back rower, it would involve combining the aggression and allround ability of England’s Courtney Lawes with the passion and energy of Australia’s dynamic and inspirational captain, Michael Hooper.
Donnell, 18, who began playing rugby at Winchester RFC at the age of four but was a handy centre-back at football before concentrating on the oval-ball game, has grown up admiring the multicapped duo, who he cites among the players he most looks up to.
Donnell, currently on loan with National One outfit Esher, sai...