Saints wing Ollie Sleightholme leads charge for Vesty’s young guns

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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Ollie Sleightholme of Northampton Saints is held by Alan O'Connor during the European Rugby Challenge Cup, quarter final match between Northampton Saints and Ulster at Franklin's Gardens on April 10, 2021 in Northampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

OLLIE Sleightholme has the mental strength as well as the blistering speed to thrive on the top international stage.
Northampton may have missed out on the play-offs but wing Sleightholme is expected to get the chance of a busy summer as one of Eddie Jones’ “fresh and energetic” squad.
And if the 21-year-old flyer gets his chance to take the final step up the England ladder to the seniors having already starred at junior level, he will not let anyone down, says Saints attack coach Sam Vesty.
Jones saw up close at Franklin’s Gardens last weekend the impressive pace and silky skills Sleighth...

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