"It was impossible to miss Caluori's aerial ability and eye for the try line at the weekend with the former Lions captain Sam Warburton describing the 6ft 5in tall youngster as almost undefendable and an absolute diamond. England have been aware of his potential for a while and it seems that some game time against Fiji a fortnight on Saturday is not impossible."
"I think he could certainly feature this autumn, said the head coach. He has been on the radar for a considerable period of time. It was over a year ago that I started getting sent footage from [the RFU's] Conor O'Shea, Mark Mapletoft and Jonathan Pendlebury. They were talking about him among a group of other players on the pathway."
"It says everything about Caluori's ability to soar above the common herd that comparisons are being made with Israel Folau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, both remarkable athletes who gave Australia another aerial dimension. Borthwick has also been encouraged by the newcomer's modest response to his sudden rugby fame. A number of people have mentioned to me the interview he did after the game and how his humility and desire to learn came across, said Borthwick."
Noah Caluori, a 19-year-old Saracens wing, scored five tries in his first Premiership start and displayed exceptional aerial ability and try-scoring instincts. England head coach Steve Borthwick has invited Caluori to a three-day national training camp and said the player could feature this autumn, including potential game time against Fiji. RFU staff had been scouting Caluori for over a year and circulated footage highlighting his potential. Comparisons have been made with Israel Folau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for his height and aerial threat. Borthwick praised the player's humility and eagerness to learn. England appear open to fast-tracking X-factor youngsters.
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