JONATHAN JOSEPH
His coach at London Irish, Mike Catt, is so sure of Joseph's ability that he has claimed it is a case of when not if Joseph pulls on the England Shirt. Likened to his old sparring partner Jeremy Guscott, many astute observers in fact contend that had it not been for a long injury lay off at the end of last year, it could actually have been Joseph playing outside Tuilagi during the Six Nations. We are sure to hear a lot more about this centre. Read on for his club’s profile of him.....
Jonathan enjoyed a breakthrough season last year with outstanding performances during the first half of the season. Joseph made 19 appearances for the Exiles last season including 13 in the Aviva Premiership, scoring five tries.
JJ as he is known around London Irish was a part of the England U20's squad that finished second at the recent Junior World Championship, playing on the wing and at full back.
He ran in two tries against Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park in September 2010 and repeated the feat against Sale Sharks the following month at Madejski Stadium. His first try against Newcastle away was the recipient of the London Irish try of the season award.
Joseph was the beneficiary of the Young Player of the Season award at last season's end of season celebration.
Click on the link below for an interview with the man himself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxvjKrwOV7g
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