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Finn Smith was just 12 years old at the time, but he remembers the Thunder’s viral attack. France fly-half Jules Pleisson returned in 2015 with Saints legend Courtney Laws., External
On the nearby Twickenham pitch, Smith got a taste of something similar Ethan Roots equalized in the 25th minute., External
never mind.
Smith dusted himself off, got back to his feet and was unstoppable playing physical and flat on the line.
He weighs less than 14 stone, but his appetite for physical things is Johnny Wilkinson – sometimes.
Six minutes after Roots fired in a panic, the victim was pushing in for a try from short range through Stephen Varney.
He totaled 12 carries and 13 tackles, ranking third in Northampton in both categories.
He made smart decisions, was good with the ball in his hands and out of bounds, only conceded a long penalty when his team was down on the clock, and was sent off.
A day before this final, fly-half George Ford had a mixed night for England’s team in their clash with France XV in Vanes.
Smith will no doubt be at the front of the 10th Springbok charge when England face South Africa in the July 4 opener.
