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Tommy Freeman, Marcus Smith and Adam Radwan – Prem talking points

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Noah Caluori’s five tries in his first Prem start has increased interest in his second start for Saracens against Northampton Saints on Friday.

The 19-year-old was named as a development player in Steve Borthwick’s England training squad with his performance against Sale Sharks and sealed his place in the final squad on Sunday.

Now a household name, the Saints reduced their strikes on Caluori to deal with the breakout star’s uncanny aerial ability, while the youngster struggled to get the ball in his hands to show off his running power.

Instead Northampton’s England winger Tommy Freeman stole the show with four tries in an entertaining 43-31 win.

His final score showed off the 24-year-old’s impressive aerial ability as he caught the ball over his head and raced on to seal the victory.

Freeman, who has played at full-back this season, also started at outside center in the last Six Nations match against Wales.

He started the three British and Irish Lions Tests in Australia this summer on the wing, but failed to reach his peak level in those Tests.

Friday was a reminder of England’s class ahead of their match against Australia on Saturday.

Northampton boss Phil Dowson said: “Tommy does a lot of things very well and I thought he looked physical, quick and skilful, he took the ball off nicely and was in the right place.”

“He has a phenomenal performance and is just a phenomenon right now.”

The question now is where will he play this autumn and could his versatility enable Borthwick to give Caluori a debut or use one of his electric wingers?

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