FREDDIE Steward’s burgeoning reputation faces its latest test today as Leicester’s young full-back prepares for another high-ball bombardment from Newcastle.
Steward, 20, has been a revelation since breaking into the side last season following Telusa Veainu’s move to Stade Francais.
Steward, who at 6ft 5ins (1.95m) cuts an imposing figure reminiscent of New Zealand’s Jordie Barrett, is now being spoken of as an England prospect after a whirlwind start to his Premiership education.
Steward, who gained his first real opportunity in back-to-back European matches against Calvisano in December ...