Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
David Craven

Kai Pearce-Paul admits towering England pose 'menacing' challenge for Greece

Greece isn't just facing a lightning England right edge on Saturday but a towering one.

At six foot seven inches, the freakishly strong Dom Young has already scared the life out of opponents with four tries in two World Cup appearances. But the imposing right winger now has similarly strapping Kai Pearce-Paul - six foot six - lining up as his centre at Bramall Lane. It’s a sign of the modern game these 21-year-old juggernauts aren’t operating in the pack but ripping up sides out wide.

Pearce-Paul has played plenty of second-row for Wigan. But he’s so naturally talented that England boss Shaun Wane has no hesitation throwing him in the three-quarters for his Test debut. Pearce-Paul admitted: “I guess looking at it, it is a pretty big edge! You could look at it as a menacing one. We know exactly what Dom can do with his speed and physicality.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.