England’s rugby future looks bright with the emergence of 19-year-old Saracens winger, Noah Caluori, who could soon make his debut for the national team. Following a remarkable performance in his first Premiership start, where he scored five tries against Sale Sharks, Caluori has caught the attention of England head coach, Steve Borthwick. The 6ft 5in winger’s raw talent and impressive aerial ability have drawn comparisons to top international players, including Israel Folau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
Borthwick has not ruled out fast-tracking Caluori into the senior England squad for the upcoming autumn internationals, particularly for the match against Fiji. The England coach highlighted that Caluori has been on the radar for over a year, with various members of the RFU pathway, such as Conor O’Shea, Mark Mapletoft, and Jonathan Pendlebury, keeping a close eye on his development. His recent call-up to a three-day training camp in Bagshot further emphasizes his potential.
In addition to his impressive physical attributes, Borthwick has praised Caluori’s humility and eagerness to learn, qualities that set him apart from many young athletes. Despite his rapid rise to prominence, the young winger has remained grounded, with Borthwick noting that his mature response to success is a rare quality at such a young age.
Caluori is not the only exciting talent emerging in England rugby. Players like Henry Pollock are also showcasing remarkable abilities, adding to the depth of talent in the national squad. Borthwick remains optimistic about these young stars, emphasizing that the growth and development of players like Caluori are an exciting part of England’s rugby future.
Meanwhile, the England coach has had to make difficult decisions, including the exclusion of Tom Willis, who recently opted to return to Bordeaux in France, turning his back on representing England in the 2027 Rugby World Cup. While Borthwick is focused on the players committed to the national cause, the door remains open for experienced figures like Owen Farrell, who is currently not in the squad but has been in regular contact with Borthwick. Farrell’s focus is on regaining form and rhythm with his club after an injury-riddled season, and Borthwick has hinted that his international future is not entirely closed.
