Four players Eddie Jones MUST call-up for the Six Nations
Rugby NewsMonday, 28 November 2022 at 19:44
England head Coach Eddie Jones has overlooked a number of in-form stars during his sides dismal Autumn Nations Series campaign.
The men in white won just one of their four tests with underwhelming performances as they failed to beat Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa.
But rather than waffle on more about how bad England were, why don't we throw it over to RUCK's editors to pick the players who could make a real difference?
Below is how ta four-strong panel voted when asked to piece together four outcasts who must be recalled for the 2023 Six Nations.
FOUR PLAYERS ENGLAND MUST CALL-UP:
#1. Joe Marler
- Age: 32
- Position: Prop
- Club: Harlequins
One editor said: "Has criticised his own form, but at the end of the day Marler is still England's best scrummager,"
Another added: "He may not be at his best, but Mako looks finished to me,"
A third replied: "I'd probably give Rodd a go, but anyone over Vunipola at the moment sadly,"
Joe Marler facts:
- Marler started his career at Haywards Heath RFC in Sussex where he played in the same side as fellow England international Billy Twelvetrees
- After joining the Quins academy in 2008, the prop spent some time on loan to Esher and Worthing
- He’s been nicknamed Croissant. In his own words, it’s because: “The boys think I have a nose that looks like a French pastry.”
- Marler was captain for England at U18s level and represented the U20 squad throughout the Junior World Championship in summer 2009
- He is also one of the hosts of The Joe Marler Show podcast with Tom Fordyce
#2. Ben Earl
- Age: 24
- Position: Flanker
- Club: Saracens
One person said: "The fact that Eddie Jones thinks Ben Earl wouldn’t be an upgrade to this squad is frankly hilarious."
A second commented: "Stop picking locks at flanker. Poor Ben Earl. England’s selection policy during Jones tenure has been an utter disgrace."
Another said: "watch rugby in the UK from New Zealand, what I can't understand is why Joe Launchbury and Ben Earl are not picked for every game if I'm honest."
A fourth said: "He's tearing it up every game and not getting a look in. It's sad."
#3. Ollie Hassell-Collins
- Age: 23
- Position: Winger
- Club: London Irish
One editor said: "Should have been capped by England months ago. Further highlights Eddie’s poor selection policy."
Another commented: "He'll be called into a training camp and used as a tackle bag for the ones EJ knows he's going to play, then discarded!"
A third commented: "Unfortunately for him, Eddie Jones only likes old, slow wingers."
#4. Alex Mitchell
- Age: 25
- Position: Scrum-half
- Club: Northampton Saints
One said: "It’s criminal he’s not had more caps."
A second commented: "Mitchell has to start! All the others have been tried and FAILED to light up the backs,"
Another said: "Eddie Jones has no idea how to utilise the talent before him so doesn’t make any difference as they won’t play as a cohesive unit following a game plan that won’t work."
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