Tyro Tiger Reffell set for Test baptism

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Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Tommy Reffell of Leicester Tigers scores a try during the European Rugby Challenge Cup Round 3 match between Leicester Tigers and Calvisano Rugby at Welford Road Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

By PETER JACKSON

WALES are all set to pick Tommy Reffell this week in readiness for the ultimate baptism of fire in South Africa this summer.
The uncapped Leicester flanker is due to be named on Tuesday in the squad for the three-Test series against the world-beating Springboks in July – due recognition for his outstanding work in keeping the Tigers astride the Premiership all season.
For the 23-year-old from Bridgend whose skill at the break-down has been compared to that of former Lions captain Sam Warburton, the most demanding of tours puts him in line for what has been until recent...

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