"Won't play again" - Three England players who flopped against the USA

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Kick-off at Audi Field was delayed by an hour due to storms in the area, with players finally taking to the pitch at 18:05 local time. Just as momentum was building with England 14-0 up, referee Sam Grove-White was forced to stop the game again in the 29th minute as another round of severe weather struck.

Fans inside the 20,000-capacity stadium were told to evacuate the seating bowl and take shelter in the concourse twice during the match—a surreal atmosphere for international rugby.

Still, Steve Borthwick’s men kept their cool when the action resumed. Despite the lengthy stoppages and slippery conditions, England produced a six-try blitz to complete their summer unbeaten, backing up wins over Japan and Argentina.

However, not every player grabbed the opportunity, with several fringe options struggling to make their mark with the Lions absentees offering a rare opening.

RUCK 5/10: "Dombrandt had a great game at the beginning—scoring a try (disallowed), great effort in the scrum—but sustained an injury in the 30th minute, and his effort dipped."

Planet Rugby 5/10: "Unlucky to have a first-half try chalked off for obstruction before a maul and struggled thereafter with a couple of handling errors. Was replaced on 51 minutes by Ben Curry after a workmanlike shift."

Rugby Pass 5.5/10: "Ran off Ford well, attacking half gaps. Had one try disallowed but would have thought he was going to score soon after, only to lose the ball shortly before the line. Went on to knock the ball on soon after that. Swings and roundabouts, though, as he also collected a sloppy pass that many would have fumbled. Led the match for carries (12) when he left the field, but will be disappointed with a few errors,"

? VERDICT: Showed flashes of class but failed to dominate—a forgettable day in the long-term battle for the England No.8 shirt. May never play for England again.

RUCK 5.5/10: "Out of sorts. Struggled under the high ball; the pressure from missing out on test rugby due to his ban after a red card in Twickenham against France must have played a part. Great speed, though—that’s still there,"

Planet Rugby 6/10: "A little rusty which was to be expected after his spell out of the game. Unfortunately a spillage and a sloppy pass caught the eye but thankfully the latter was picked up expertly by Arthur Clark."

? VERDICT: A quiet return. The talent is obvious, but he’ll need a few more games to shake off the cobwebs.

Planet Rugby 6/10: "Much was expected from the Bath flanker after his super-sub appearances in Argentina but he struggled to have the same impact. Won an impressive penalty at the breakdown on 49 minutes."

Rugby Pass 6/10: "Completely stultified a brief period of US momentum with a breakdown penalty in the second half. Was pinged a few times equally. In a high-scoring match, the hard work of the openside could be overlooked, but tirelessly hit rucks."

? VERDICT: Did the dirty work and showed his hunger, but didn’t quite have the impact we’ve seen before. Comparisons to Richie McCaw will have to wait—he’ll need more time and consistency before becoming an England regular.