Will Greenwood predicts England XV for France clash with interesting choice at number eight
Rugby NewsFriday, 31 January 2020 at 08:20
Here is the England team Will Greenwood has picked for The Telegraph to get the job done and start the 2020 Six Nations with a victory.
1. Mako Vunipola
"Mako is still the best loosehead we have."
Mako Vunipola of England takes part in a training session during England Rugby Media Access at Pennyhill Park Hotel on August 23, 2019, Bagshot, England. (Photo by Phil Mingo/PPAUK)
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie
"Cowan-Dickie’s form has been off the charts. George to appear at the 50-minute mark and deliver the same level."
3. Kyle Sinckler
"I am a massive fan of Harry Williams but there can only be one person wearing the No3 jersey."
Kyle Sinckler of England Rugby on the break during the Guinness Six Nations match between England Rugby and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 16th March 2019. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK.
4. Maro Itoje
"A guy who is just getting better and better and better."
Maro Itoje of Saracens celebrates the win during the Aviva Premiership Final between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on May 26. - PHOTO: Cameron Geran/PPAUK/Aviva
5. Courtney Lawes
"Lawes has been phenomenal for Northampton – I mean truly phenomenal. Ripping up teams, destroying driving lineout mauls, stealing lineouts, carrying and offloading."
6. Tom Curry
"Extraordinary athlete. Curry is part made of granite, part bamboo."
7. Sam Underhill
Sam Underhill of England participates in a warm-up drill ahead of the Quilter International Match between England and Japan at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on 17th November 2018. [Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK]
8. Lewis Ludlam
Lewis Ludlam of Northampton Wanderers celebrates the final whistle with Tom Collins of Northampton Wanderers on his back after beating Exeter Braves in the Premiership Rugby A League Final match between Northampton Wanderers and Exeter Braves at Franklin's Gardens on April 30th 2018, Northampton, England (Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK)
9. Willi Heinz
"I must be completely transparent – I had prepared words for Ben Spencer before Monday’s squad announcement."
10. George Ford
"Ford is back in sparkling form at Leicester."
George Ford, Captain of England applauds in the direction of England supporters following the Quilter International match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 11th August 2019. [Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK].
11. Elliot Daly
"No, this is not a misprint. Play him in the position I feel he has shown his best rugby - on the left wing."
12. Owen Farrell
"Farrell has become an outstanding 12. Such is his knowledge of the game and ability to read the play and understand opportunities."
Dejected looking Owen Farrell, Captain of England Rugby after the Guinness Six Nations Championship match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on February 23, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
13. Manu Tuilagi
"He is a point of difference that must play - and he is still only 28."
Manu Tuilagi of England Rugby beats the tackle from Liam Williams of Wales Rugby during the Guinness Six Nations Championship match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on February 23, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
14. Jonny May
"A try-scoring sensation who is fast hunting down Rory Underwood's record."
15. Anthony Watson
"Watson, injury permitting, was and is slowly growing into the full-back we all know he could be."
Anthony Watson of England Rugby during the International Old Mutual Wealth Series match between England v Argentina on 11th November 2017 at Twickenham Stadium, London, England (Photo:Phil Mingo/PPAUK),
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