THE DECIDER - ENGLAND V AUSTRALIA - 16th July 2022

[Scott1]

Genge
George
Stuart
Chessum
Hill
Lawes
Ludlum
Billy V
JVP
Farrell
Freeman
Porter
Marchant
Nowell
Steward

Mako,LCD,Heyes,Isiekwe,Underhill,Care,Smith,Arundell

***not sure on injury status in starting 15 or 23***

[ay2oh]

I would put Lawes in the second row for hill and play Curry, Mako and Ludlum in the back row. Would also drop smith and play Ferrell at 10 with Porter and Marchant at centre.

[Scott1]

I would put Lawes in the second row for hill and play Curry, Mako and Ludlum in the back row. Would also drop smith and play Ferrell at 10 with Porter and Marchant at centre.

Hill was very good mate tbf,can’t see him being dropped. Agree on your MF though

[ay2oh]

Is Launchbury injured?

[Rugbygramps]

I would put Lawes in the second row for hill and play Curry, Mako and Ludlum in the back row. Would also drop smith and play Ferrell at 10 with Porter and Marchant at centre.

Curry has been sent home due to concussion

[Rugbygramps]

Would agree with the OP team, depending on Itoje fitness, he certainly he didn’t look as bad as the Aussie

[No6_Flanker]

Genge
George
Stuart
Chessum
Hill
Lawes
Ludlum
Billy V
JVP
Farrell
Freeman
Porter
Marchant
Nowell
Steward

Mako,LCD,Heyes,Isiekwe,Underhill,Care,Smith,Arundell

***not sure on injury status in starting 15 or 23***

Let’s face it Eddie will stick with Smith-Farrell. I’d give them another game together and then draw judgement after the series.

Assuming Itoje and Willis are fit, the only change (from the 2nd Test) I would make would be Willis for Underhill. Ludlam has had a good impact on both games but I think he’s better suited to a role off the bench than as a starter.

While Stuart has stepped up in the loose, you could make a case for Heyes to start, as Stuart gave away a couple of penalties in the scrum.

[Postiger2]

Itoje confirmed out and Curry already sent home.

[Leicestertinytiger]

This is why Earl should have been in the touring squad. Underhill was never in form and has been a weak link as has Smith been. Hoping to see.

Genge George Stuart
Chessum Hill
Lawes Vunipola Ludlam
JVP Farrell (c)
Porter Marchant
May Steward Nowell

Mako LCD Heyes Isiekwe Willis Care Smith Freeman

[Scott1]

This is why Earl should have been in the touring squad. Underhill was never in form and has been a weak link as has Smith been. Hoping to see.

Genge George Stuart
Chessum Hill
Lawes Vunipola Ludlam
JVP Farrell (c)
Porter Marchant
May Steward Nowell

Mako LCD Heyes Isiekwe Willis Care Smith Freeman

[Leicestertinytiger]

I’m guessing someone like Launch won’t get called up for Itoje, would make a useful bench option.

[Crofty]

I’m guessing someone like Launch won’t get called up for Itoje, would make a useful bench option.

I'm not sure I'd be surprised if EJ didn't call in injury cover, using it (or claiming to use it) as a simulation for injuries late in a World Cup.

[Darc Tiger]

Shouldn't need to call anyone up for one more game. Chess, Hill, Isekwe, Lawes.

[Rugbygramps]

Itoje confirmed out and Curry already sent home.

Itoje on Instagram has said his head is fine

[Grimlish]

Glad to hear Itoje feels fine - but this is why the players no longer make the decision and the return to play protocols must rule him out.