Quins duo tipped to power up England

By NICK CAIN

Will Collier and Fin Baxter could galvanise the England scrum with their technique and power, according to World Cup-winning scrum coach Phil Keith-Roach.
The two Harlequins props produced a scrum masterclass to inspire last week’s thrilling 42-41 European Cup quarter-final away victory over Bordeaux-Begles.
The way tighthead Collier, 32, and loosehead Baxter, 22, dismantled the heavy-duty Bordeaux pack delighted Keith-Roach, below, who built the scrum that took England to the world title in 2003.

Keith-Roach says that he is incredulous that Collier, who joins French club Ca...

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