Humphreys confident Henry Purdy is ready for the Premiership
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David Humphreys insists Henry Purdy is ready to step up to the Premiership after he was handed the Gloucester number 13 jersey for tonight’s clash with Exeter Chiefs.
With Henry Trinder ruled out for an undefined period due to a shoulder injury, the Cherry and Whites have opted for a like for like replacement in Purdy.
The England Junior World Championship winner joined the club from Leicester Tigers in the summer and will be making his first start in the top flight.
But Humphreys is confident he has what it takes to thrive in the Gloucester back-line.
Humphreys said: “We wouldn’t have pic…
With Henry Trinder ruled out for an undefined period due to a shoulder injury, the Cherry and Whites have opted for a like for like replacement in Purdy.
The England Junior World Championship winner joined the club from Leicester Tigers in the summer and will be making his first start in the top flight.
But Humphreys is confident he has what it takes to thrive in the Gloucester back-line.
Humphreys said: “We wouldn’t have pic…
