LIST: 5 players who’ve likely made their last international appearance

Overlooked for the latest England squad in favour of Alex Dombrandt and Sam Simmonds, reports have already begun to emerge linking the powerhouse number 8 with moves overseas with Clermont Auvergne and Bodeaux at the front of the queue.

You wouldn't be shocked if the 28-year-old, who has had a number of injury problems in recent seasons, moves overseas in pursuit of a higher pay packet when his contract at Sarries expires in 2022.

The 32-year-old suffered a serious knee injury as he made his 100th Test appearance in the 68-12 win against Canada back in July. No time scale has been given on a return, putting his international future in serious doubt.

Halfpenny went under the knife soon after with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) saying further assessments will be required to determine his long-term prognosis and management.

The 35-year-old Edinburgh and Scotland prop has fallen out of favour following a succession of injuries in recent months. Born in South Africa, he has won 43 caps since qualifying on residency and making his debut in 2015.

The Falcons warrior-like back-rower has been a consistent lieutenant for Jones since making his debut against Argentina in 2017 - but with a lot of impressive young back-rowers pushing for a place in the squad - his time might be up.

Starting to be broken down by inury-after-inury, he's yet to appear for Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership this season with no return date revealed.

No doubt talks over Joseph’s potentially moving to France with The Rugby Paper reporting that he could join Toulon have arisen with the centre’s England career seemingly over having been dropped for the 2021 Guinness Six Nations.

The centre last played for England in November in the Autumn Nations Cup during last Autumn's win over Wales in Llanelli.