By Dan Robertshaw

Mark Mapletoft has noticed an air of confidence around recent England call-up Asher Opoku-Fordjour this year and expects the Sale Sharks man to rise to the challenges of Test rugby.
U20s head coach Mapletoft, who will take charge of England A against Australia next Sunday, led Opoku-Fordjour and co to a historic Six Nations and World Championship double this year and is proud of the versatile prop’s journey into the senior setup.
Called into England camp this week to replace the retiring Joe Marler, Opoku-Fordjour has progressed rapidly since his first involvement with the...