THAT Denny Solomona has had a phenomenal start to his Rugby Union career, with 11 tries in 11 matches for Sale Sharks, is not in doubt. There is also no arguing with the tremendous balance, athleticism, agility, and sheer try-scoring instinct that indicate that Solomona, 23, could be a Test calibre wing for England and even, as a very long shot, for the 2017 Lions.
However, despite his obvious ability, neither England nor the Lions should touch Solomona with a barge pole. This has nothing to do with his qualities as a player, or as an individual. It is quite simply because he is a New Zeala...
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