'There's no arrogance, he just gets on and does it': Inside the rise of England's new star Emeka Ilione - the 'super-strength' that caught Steve Borthwick's eye and the key area where he dominates his rivals

Daily Mail - Oct 22, 2025

At the beginning of the season, every Leicester player queued up to have their arms measured. Emeka Ilione, the 23-year-old forward now called up to the England squad, was at the top of the charts.

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