England's Ellis Genge, hailed as the 'world's best right now', has left opponents baffled on how to stop him. According to former scrum-half Ben Youngs, Genge's form with Bristol Bears is exceptional, winning six games in a row across the Investec Champions Cup and PREM Rugby. This success follows his impressive performances for England and the British and Irish Lions last year. In November, he was a key player in the 'POM Squad' and has been particularly destructive with Bristol, scoring a memorable 40-metre try against Harlequins. His performance has not gone unnoticed, with his former club and international teammates praising him on the For the Love of Rugby Investec Champions Cup preview podcast. Former England tighthead prop Dan Cole stated, 'Ellis Genge is in the form of his life', and Youngs boldly claimed, 'I’ll go as far as to say Ellis Genge right now is the form player in the world'. Despite Cole's initial hesitation, he conceded Genge's outstanding performance. Youngs empathizes with full-back Nick David, who struggled to stop Genge during his time at Leicester Tigers. Genge's ability to score from long distances and his physical strength make him a formidable opponent. His performance against Sale Sharks, where he clashed with teammate Tom Curry, further showcased his talent and competitive spirit. Bristol's next fortnight will be challenging, with matches against the struggling Vodacom Bulls and title holders Union Bordeaux Begles. Youngs believes Bristol's attacking brilliance and ability to score bonus points will help them secure a place in the knockout stages, even if they don't win all their games.
