LIST: Five senior England players who should be given summer off

Rugby News
Wednesday, 26 May 2021 at 15:00
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The Telegraph has revealed five major stars who should be given the summer off by Eddie Jones after not being selected for the British & Irish Lions.

#1. Billy Vunipola

They said: "There's no need to roll him out for two Tests this summer when, actually, the prospect of resting Vunipola and then putting him through a full pre-season with Saracens ahead of their potential return to the Gallagher Premiership holds more appeal."
Verdict: If he continues his current Sarries form, it might be good to keep that momentum going, especially with Simmonds away with the Lions this summer
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#2. Jonny May

They said: "May still has a huge role to play for England in this World Cup cycle but at this point, better to give him some rest and then a full pre-season with Gloucester to reset mentally as much as physically."
Verdict: He's earned the right to make his owen decision
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#3. George Ford

They said: "You won't learn anything new by selecting Ford, and Smith in particular has to be looked at sooner rather than later. Jones appears likely to pick Ford again based on past selections, but he doesn't have to."
Verdict: Agree- it's time for Eddie Jones to finally give a fly-half their international debut after five years in charge
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#4. Manu Tuilagi

They said: "It it seems a needless risk for a player with Tuilagi's injury history, coming off a ruptured Achilles which has kept him out for eight months and given he is only set to return this week for Sale."
Verdict: Can't argue with their point, but it'd be great to see him in an England shirt against after 16 months
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#5. Mark Wilson

They said: "is it worth it to pick him over trying out another younger back-row for Tests against the USA and Canada? Perhaps not."
Verdict: Agree - he has nothing to gain
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