Eddie Jones believes the prop can become the best in the world in his position but Sinckler wants to set an example on the pitch
After England’s comfortable if not entirely comprehensive victory against
Italy, Eddie Jones explained how he believes Kyle Sinckler – named the official man of the match – can become the best in the world in his position. Sinckler, however, was just happy to be back on the pitch again.
In part that is because Sinckler missed England’s dismal defeat by
Scotland, due to suspension for swearing at a referee, but such is the 27-year-old’s social conscience that his time on the sidelines was all the more frustrating. For Sinckler is acutely aware elite athletes are in the minority in being allowed to play sport during lockdown, that grassroots clubs remain in limbo up and down the country, and he acknowledges the additional responsibility that brings.