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Eddie Sigauke captured attention this week by scoring an incredible 90-metre try against the Leicester Tigers under-23s, and Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore has expressed his belief that he will soon be challenging for a spot on the first-team after the holiday break.
The international player from Zimbabwe, who relocated to London during the summer, made an impressive first impression on Quins supporters during pre-season, finding the try line with his initial two touches in a friendly match against Edinburgh.
At just 22 years old, he has already represented his nation 12 times, crossing the try line on eight occasions, and played a crucial role in assisting Zimbabwe’s qualification for the upcoming World Cup in Australia, marking their first appearance since 1991; he could significantly contribute to their efforts.
Based on his early experiences in London, it seems that Gilmore and his recruitment team may have discovered a hidden talent who is keeping more experienced players at the Stoop on their toes.
“He played in the match against Edinburgh and found the try line twice. He managed to score on his first touch there as well. Eddie is exceptionally quick. He’s been attending university in South Africa and is a very intelligent young man who is highly motivated.
“He possesses incredible speed, and we are fortunate to have him at the club. There are several aspects of his game he needs to refine, particularly regarding his defensive skills, including handling high balls and his aerial ability, which he is diligently improving at present.
“I anticipate that Eddie will be integrating into the senior squad, likely after Christmas. He has considerable experience at the senior level, particularly with the Zimbabwe national team.
“He has been somewhat of a development project for us, and he’s certainly challenging Caden Murley and our speedy players in training. Without a doubt. His second try against Edinburgh was outstanding. He probably outpaced around three defenders in open space and traveled 40 metres.
“Speed is something you can’t teach, and he possesses it in abundance. We’ll continue to focus on other areas as well, because speed is incredibly valuable for both kick spread and defensive strategies. Once he learns to maximize his speed on both sides of the game, he’s sure to become a formidable asset for us,” Gilmore shared with RugbyPass.
