Arthur Clark

Combative and tireless, Arthur Clark is a flanker who has caught the eye with his relentless presence at the breakdown. Born on 19 December 2001, the England forward has built his reputation on a high work rate and the kind of physicality in defence that disrupts opposition attacks. As a member of the national set-up, Clark offers the qualities prized in a modern back-row forward: an appetite for the contact area, a willingness to compete for turnovers and the energy to keep working long after the whistle. His career to date has been marked by domestic progress and his first steps onto the international stage, milestones that reflect his steady development in the loose. On the pitch his primary role is to disrupt opposition possession and to provide crucial support in both attack and defence, linking phases and ensuring his side maintains momentum. Hard-working and abrasive in equal measure, Clark profiles as a forward whose value lies in the unseen graft that underpins a successful pack. With further opportunities, he has the tools to cement his place as a reliable operator in the back row.