Marshall: Thorley will be a star, he carries like a Tongan

Brute: Ollie Thorley

ENGLAND prospect Ollie Thorley carries as hard as any Pacific islander and is destined to become a worldclass wing, says Gloucester teammate Tom Marshall.
Thorley, 22, was a shock pick for England’s Six Nations squad and has yet to win a cap.
However, New Zealander Marshall said: “I’ve played with and against a few good wingers and there’s no doubt in mind that Ollie will be world-class.
“He’s a one-in-a-kind winger who’s unpredictable and carries hard.
In fact, you usually only see guys with Tongan heritage playing with the ...

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