Arundell on a fast track to stardom

RUGBY UNION

- By DUNCAN BECH

England's Henry Arundell scores against Fiji at the Allianz Stadium and (right) celebrates with Marcus Smith

HENRY Arundell's searing pace makes even the fastest players appear slow, according to his England teammate Alex Mitchell.

Arundell switched on the afterburners against FIji for his crucial 69th-minute try that gave England control of their autumn clash at Allianz Stadium, which they eventually won 38-18.

The Bath wing was the first to reach Marcus Smith's grubber, outpacing speedsters Kalaveti Ravouvou and Sireli Maqala and prodding the ball forward before touching down.

It was a thrilling reminder of the 23-year-old's athletic gifts as he celebrated the end of his England exile after spending two seasons in French club rugby by showing he is an X-factor talent who is too good to be overlooked.