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Henry Arundell has reacted to comparisons with Campese and Habana
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England rookie Henry Arundell is determined to forge his own path to rugby stardom amid comparisons with greats of the game such as David Campese and Bryan Habana. Arundell produced one of the most dynamic debuts in English rugby history when scoring a try and helping to set up a second in the closing stages of Saturday’s 30-28 defeat by Australia.
The 19-year-old’s seven-minute cameo on the wing was a continuation of his explosive form for London Irish in his debut professional season, but at Perth’s Optus Stadium he announced his arrival to the world.
Eddie Jones compared his debut to that of Wallabies great Campese, while South Africa’s deadly finisher Habana and Wallabies genius Matt Giteau have also been referenced.
“They are very high compliments. The compliments are great, but I have got to make sure I keep proving it,” said Arundell, who is set to be retained on the England bench for Saturday’s second Test.
“Eddie drives that through the whole team - drive is improvement for yourself to keep getting better. It’s fun when you get the comparisons and stuff but, at the end of the day, you have to be your own player and do your own thing.”
Arundell’s brother and dad jetted out to Perth to watch his debut and will also be present for the next instalment of the series in Brisbane this weekend.
“On a personal level and for my family as well, it was an incredible, incredible day. I didn’t think I’d ever do that type of thing, so I’m really excited about that but there is a bigger focus,” Arundell said. “It’s great to score a try, but guys like Owen Farrell have almost played 100 Tests and that’s the goal for me, to be at that sort of level.
"Owen gave me one of his shirts after the game to say well done. There is a mutual understanding that is great, that it has happened, but the Test series is the main thing - and winning the World Cup next year.”
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Go to commentsSurely the point is that Ireland and Scotland did not demolish Wales after Sherratt took over. There was pressure on England too and little to lose for Wales. So the win has some real credibility in my book.
Ofc it will be a much stiffer test v the top four nations but at least there is a blueprint to follow now. Also England’s two front rows can now look forward to battle the Boks on genuinely even terms.
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