Sam Underhill

Sam Underhill is a destructive openside flanker, renowned for his technically superb and powerful tackling, which forms a crucial part of England's defensive backbone. A key figure in England's run to the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, his defensive partnership with Tom Curry was famously dubbed the "Kamikaze Kids." His role is primarily that of a defensive disruptor, winning turnovers and stifling opposition attack momentum.