Arundell scores 1st-half hat-trick against Wales
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England thrashed Wales 48-7 in their Six Nations opener and Arundell’s hat-trick while Rees-Zammit was subdued proved instructive
England’s hat-trick hero Henry Arundell has looked to South Africa star Cheslin Kolbe for inspiration in his drive to become a more complete player.
Henry Arundell revealed how he had been inspired by South Africa hero Cheslin Kolbe in his quest to become a better rugby player after marking his first England start since the 2023 World Cup with a hat-trick of tries against a hapless Wales.
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Henry Arundell stood in the mixed zone, a hat-trick secured, trying to explain why he wasn't particularly interested in talking about confidence.
Henry Arundell helped himself to a first-half hat-trick on his first Test start since the 2023 World Cup, with Ben Earl also scoring during a one-sided first half as England led 29-0 at the break.
Sceptics might suggest that if England are not going to push the envelope now, on a run of 11 consecutive Test wins and hosting a Wales team at a low ebb, then they never will.