Racing 92 have confirmed the signing of rookie England back-three sensation, Henry Arundell – who will be part of the Parisian membership after the World Cup, till subsequent summer season.

The 20-year-old, who has began his Take a look at profession on the wing, burst to prominence final yr together with his dazzling, try-scoring exploits for London Irish. He earned a world debut final summer season whereas nonetheless an adolescent and marked the event by touching down in a late cameo off the bench in opposition to Australia in Perth.

Arundell was left abruptly unemployed when Irish went into administration final month. Nonetheless, such is his explosive, game-changing expertise, he quickly had a number of suitors throughout the Premiership and past. 

He has opted to simply accept a suggestion from rich, formidable Racing, the place former England head coach Stuart Lancaster has arrived from Leinster to take over as director of rugby and Christian Wade will likely be available to supply worthwhile mentoring.

No less than initially, the deal to play within the French capital will solely run till the top of subsequent season. Nonetheless, it stays to be seen whether or not any English membership will have the ability to afford to carry Arundell residence on a aggressive wage, or whether or not he’ll select to increase his keep at Racing. 

Racing 92 have confirmed the signing of rookie England back-three sensation, Henry Arundell

Arundell burst to prominence final yr together with his dazzling, try-scoring exploits for London Irish

He’s in an analogous scenario to Jack Willis – who signed for Toulouse after Wasps collapsed, earlier than agreeing a contract extension after receiving no viable provides from the Premiership.

Except there’s some flexibility from the RFU – which seems unlikely – Arundell is ready to overlook the Six Nations subsequent yr, as a result of his standing as a participant based mostly overseas would rule him out of competition for England choice. 

Nonetheless, the turbo-charged prodigy would turn into accessible for the end-of-season Assessments in Japan and New Zealand, if by then he has secured a deal for a fast return to the Premiership.

Steve Borthwick picked Arundell to start out within the Six Nations finale in opposition to Eire in Dublin final season and he’s effectively conscious of his huge potential. Talking after naming his full World Cup coaching squad, the England head coach was requested about the opportunity of this vibrant new star and others heading to France. 

He mentioned: ‘I’ve spoken to him loads about what is going on on, however a very powerful factor is that he’s a man who has been centered on the right here and now.

‘The speeds he hit yesterday, put up coaching when he needed to do additional operating… I believe he hit 10.6 or 10.7 (metres per second) put up coaching. That is fairly fast. I see a man who is set to be the most effective participant he will be and assist this workforce.’