RANKED: Will Greenwood picks his four replacements for Ford and Farrell

Will Greenwood said: "A tough little nugget with a strong physique. Atkinson needs a few years. Already part of Eddie’s shadow squad, he’ll be an outstanding player in two or three years’ time."

DID YOU KNOW? Atkinson's father played rugby for Tynedale RFC, Northumberland and had England U18 trials

Greenwood said: "Currently a fraction behind Simmonds and Smith, with whom he has probably switched places in the last 12 months. Whereas Quins have gone up a level this season, Umaga has suffered because Wasps haven’t been able to find that collective thrust they enjoyed last season when they were ripping teams apart."

DID YOU KNOW? He represented Hinckley RFC in National 2 North in the 2016/17 season scoring 5 tries in 11 appearances

Greenwood said: "He’s got the lot. Great goal kicker. I’m actually surprised to see that his goal kicking percentage is only 81% because there was a time when he just couldn’t miss. And brave as you like. Simmonds threw himself in front of Lood de Jäger last weekend. That takes balls."

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Greenwood said: "Is he ready? I see him as similar to Callum Sheedy at Bristol. You might have thought Sheedy was a bit loose but he has now been given a crack for Wales and has responded brilliantly. Smith may be baby-faced. You’re not entirely sure he could grow a Movember tache. But boy, he can get you out of your seat."

DID YOU KNOW? Smith is the second youngest debutant featured in the Premiership at 18 years and 200 days old whose record is behind George Ford