Five England hopefuls who FLOPPED in the PREM semi-finals

While several players enhanced their reputations on the big stage, others endured difficult afternoons when their teams needed them most. Here, we take a look at five players whose performances fell short of expectations.

It may be harsh to label Adam Radwan a flop from this weekend, given that he received very little service in Leicester Tigers' defeat to Northampton Saints.

Even so, by the exceptionally high standards he has set throughout the season, this was a performance that fell well below his usual level and one he will want to move on from quickly.

Critics have often argued that Radwan relies heavily on his pace and lacks some of the all round qualities needed to thrive at Test level. This match did little to challenge that perception, as he struggled to influence proceedings and was unable to make a meaningful impact.

Jack van Poortvliet has steadily built momentum throughout the season and, with Alex Mitchell sidelined through injury, was presented with a valuable opportunity to impress Steve Borthwick and strengthen his case for selection.

Instead, he found himself overshadowed by opposite number Archie McParland, who delivered the more influential performance despite being the younger player. Van Poortvliet offered little going forward and was most noticeable for his defensive work.

With Leicester unable to establish control for long periods, scrutiny will inevitably fall on the scrum half's performance.

Billy Searle has enjoyed an outstanding season, but fell short when it mattered most in the closing stages of the campaign.

He deserves significant credit simply for taking the field after it initially appeared he had suffered a season ending injury. His recovery came sooner than expected and allowed him to return in time for the match.

Whether he was still feeling the effects of that setback is difficult to say, but he was unable to reproduce the high standards he has maintained throughout the season. His kicking game looked below par, particularly from the tee, making it a disappointing conclusion to an otherwise excellent campaign.

Steve Borthwick is not short of options in midfield, but Will Wand's impressive form and continued development this season may well have put him into consideration for summer honours.

Unfortunately, the clash with Northampton Saints is unlikely to have strengthened his case. That was especially true given the performance of opposite centre Tom Litchfield, who produced a standout display and scored a hat trick.

Wand struggled to impose himself on the contest and endured a largely quiet evening by his recent standards.

England's depth on the wing is considerable, but Campbell Ridl has continued to make strong progress through the age grade ranks and has impressed for Exeter Chiefs this season.

He made an encouraging start, producing an interception and claiming a couple of difficult aerial takes. However, his afternoon was cut short when he was substituted after just 30 minutes.

The change appeared to be injury related, although the exact issue was unclear. Regardless of the reason, it represented a missed opportunity for Ridl to make a significant statement in front of England's selectors.