Versatility can be a double-edged sword for emerging youngsters but when Northampton’s director of rugby, Chris Boyd, waxes lyrical about the number of positions in which Tommy Freeman could play, he captures a large part of why Eddie Jones has taken such a liking to the Saints flyer.
In his fledgling career to date, the 21-year-old Freeman has proved himself equally at home on the wing or at full-back and after an untimely injury in January he has hit his straps again, running in four tries in six matches, including eye-catching efforts in the miraculous comeback at Bath and the thrilling win over Harlequins.
