FANTASY SAXONS/ENGLAND SUMMER TOUR 23

[JP14]

Shocked no Earl, guy was class for Bristol. He’s got everything for a backrower, some ways a more physical version of Simmonds.

Even after my criticisms of him not being quick-witted enough, I too am surprised he’s not been selected. But it’s hard to argue that Ben Curry doesn’t deserve a call up.

[mol2]

I am still not convinced about Earl at international level.

He's everywhere at club level but seems to struggle up against the international sides.

[SthrnTiger]

I am still not convinced about Earl at international level.

He's everywhere at club level but seems to struggle up against the international sides.

I would agree as well. For me Ted Hill is the one most likely to break into the full England team.

Also interesting to see Eddie has dropped Tom Willis - he really doesn’t seem to like number 8s.

[JP14]

I'm going to go for:

1. Genge
2. Blamire
3. Hill
4. Martin
5. Munga
6. Hill
7. Underhill
8. Chick
9. Mitchell
10. Umaga
11. Radwan
12. Ojomoh
13. Kelly
14. Cokanasiga
15. Steward
16. Capon
17. Rodd
18. Heyes
19. Wells
20. Curry
21. Randall
22. Malins
23. Bassett

[Internationally capped players in bold]

[Leicestertinytiger]

I am still not convinced about Earl at international level.

He's everywhere at club level but seems to struggle up against the international sides.

I would agree as well. For me Ted Hill is the one most likely to break into the full England team.

Also interesting to see Eddie has dropped Tom Willis - he really doesn’t seem to like number 8s.

I like Ted Hill, but the competition for backrow places is crazy. At blindside alone you’ve got Tom Curry the incumbent, Jack Willis probably next in line. Martin has been great too recently at 6, maybe looking to move into the engine room.

[Scott1]

Strange calls on Earl,his international cameos have for the most part been fantastic!

[Scott1]

I'm going to go for:

1. Genge
2. Blamire
3. Hill
4. Martin
5. Munga
6. Hill
7. Underhill
8. Chick
9. Mitchell
10. Umaga
11. Radwan
12. Ojomoh
13. Kelly
14. Cokanasiga
15. Steward
16. Capon
17. Rodd
18. Heyes
19. Wells
20. Curry
21. Randall
22. Malins
23. Bassett

[Internationally capped players in bold]

Against Scotland A?

[JP14]

Yes.

[Scott1]

Yes.

[Dokie]

I'm going to go for:

1. Genge
2. Blamire
3. Hill
4. Martin
5. Munga
6. Hill
7. Underhill
8. Chick
9. Mitchell
10. Umaga
11. Radwan
12. Ojomoh
13. Kelly
14. Cokanasiga
15. Steward
16. Capon
17. Rodd
18. Heyes
19. Wells
20. Curry
21. Randall
22. Malins
23. Bassett

[Internationally capped players in bold]

Like the way you managed to find a place for all of our players!

[JP14]

I'm going to go for:

1. Genge
2. Blamire
3. Hill
4. Martin
5. Munga
6. Hill
7. Underhill
8. Chick
9. Mitchell
10. Umaga
11. Radwan
12. Ojomoh
13. Kelly
14. Cokanasiga
15. Steward
16. Capon
17. Rodd
18. Heyes
19. Wells
20. Curry
21. Randall
22. Malins
23. Bassett

[Internationally capped players in bold]

Like the way you managed to find a place for all of our players!

Of course!

You would expect Heyes and Kelly to feature so that they can be tied to England, which is the point of this fixture, alongside Rodd, Randall and I suppose Umaga.

[TigerFeetSteve]

Given this one is an "A" fixture I'd be surprised if the fully capped players, certainly established ones like Genge, Underhill etc play this one.

[TigerFeetSteve]

https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/status ... 07204?s=19

Tuilagi injured and out of the England squad

[JP14]

Injury sustained in the semifinal, not in training it seems.

[GB72]

I do think that it is time that England moved on from Manu for both of their benefits. England cannot build a side for the future with a player who has a massive impact on what tactics are applied being seldom available and, even if fit, is by no means guaranteed to hold up for a whole 6 nations or the later stages of a World Cup. Meanwhile, with the injuries still coming thick and fast, is it time for Manu to give his body more rest each year by giving up on international commitments. No end of players have had years added to their playing career by hanging up their international boots and so maybe it is time.

Don't get me wrong, would love to see Manu at his finest in an England shirt but maybe it is better for all parties to admit that is not going to happen.