At the age of 26, Matt Hopper has played just five times for Harlequins. But despite few appearances, the former Cornish Pirate has made an impact already with his incredible skill and speed showcased at the highest level for Quins.

He joined the Londoners in the summer from Championship club Cornish Pirates and had previously represented Plymouth. Hopper spent a year perfecting his rugby in Australia playing in the Sydney Premiership with Manley.

Born in Exeter, Hopper could be a surprise pick for England. The new interim coaches have been announced and just because he is a new face; it doesn't mean he cannot be picked by Stuart Lancaster and his team. Hopper is very skilled, and this video is an example of his amazing handling ability:



What do you think of Matt Hopper? Should he be given match time to prove his ability to the Harlequins and England coaches or is he capable of playing Test rugby already? Let us know by posting a comment below!

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