Chandler Cunningham-South and Joe Carpenter made quite the impression as England wrapped up their Americas tour with a decisive 40-5 triumph over the USA at Audi Field in Washington D.C. this past Saturday. Let's dive into the player ratings from this clash.
Debutant Joe Carpenter was as reliable as granite in the air, nearly scoring a try if not for Cadan Murley's untimely knock-on just before the break. The Sale Sharks' newbie definitely has reason to smile after his first cap, earning a solid 8.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso had a bit of rust to shake off, understandable after a break from the field. A couple of mishaps didn't overshadow his moment of brilliance in the 60th minute, setting up Harry Randall beautifully for a try, which merits him a 6.
Luke Northmore enjoyed his 18th-minute stroll into the end zone and later played a key role in Jack van Poortvliet’s score, snagging a 7. Max Ojomoh was a defensive stalwart, his precision passing earning him the same score.
Cadan Murley, eager to impress, capped off the first half with a try, though a quieter game than usual saw him at a 6. George Ford, the captain, kept the pace lively despite the dodgy weather, but couldn’t quite hit his top form, also scoring a 6.
Jack van Poortvliet had a quieter game, earning a 5, while Alex Dombrandt faced similar struggles with a few handling errors, also getting a 5. Guy Pepper managed a crucial penalty win, earning a 6.
Chandler Cunningham-South was everywhere, his robust style causing headaches for the USA team. The American commentators didn’t hold back, calling him a “menace”—a compliment that underscores his 8 rating.
"He's a menace on the field, no two ways about it,"
Arthur Clark, also debuting, snatched a crucial lineout and made the most of a teammate's error, gaining a respectable 7. Alex Coles and Asher Opoku-Fordjour both provided solid performances with a score of 6, as did Curtis Langdon and Bevan Rodd.
The replacements added a fresh spark, with Ben Curry and Harry Randall both scoring, pushing the team forward and earning the bench an 8 overall.
As England heads home, the solid performances from both new faces and established players on this tour paint a promising picture for the upcoming fixtures.