11. Denny Solomona (Sale Sharks)
A former top level rugby league player, Denny Solomona completed a three-year qualification period for England at the end of March 2017. When chosen for that summer’s tour of Argentina he had scored 11 tries in 13 games for Sale Sharks in his first season with the club, including nine in ten Premiership matches.
With a fine sense of occasion – and timing – he scored England’s match-winning try following a 50-metre sprint in the final minute of the first Test against Argentina at San Juan.
10. Danny Cipriani (Gloucester)
The 30-year-old was challenged to improve his form in the Gallagher Premiership by head coach Eddie Jones – despite being named their player of the month for September. But Jones is clearly still not convinced and has refused to pick the playmaker once more.
9. Ben Spencer (Saracens)
The playmaker has an eye for the try line and accuracy from the boot which has helped form a fine reputation across the country. The 26-year-old’s maiden international call-up to England’s tour of South Africa in June 2018 is an indication of his progress, meaning he was unfortunate to miss out this time around.
1. Nathan Catt (Bath Rugby)
After rising through the ranks of the Bath Rugby Academy, Nathan Catt made the step up to the first team squad in 2008. However, despite being a regular for Bath, he is yet to win an England cap although the loosehead was once called up by Jones back in January 2017.