Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care was a special guest on BTSport’s Rugby Tonight – and was asked directly about his international future by host Craig Doyle.
He missed out on the latest squad as Ben Youngs returns after missing out on the tour to Australia in July and is joined by Jack van Poortvliet and Raffi Quirkel as the scrum-halves named in the squad.
“I am currently not in camp, I’m here (BT Sport) and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” said Care.
“I didn’t get picked for this campaign, which I’m fairly used to by now, I’ve got a bit of experience in that. He’s picked three really good scrum-halves.
“Jack van Poortvliet had a brilliant summer and took his opportunity really well. Raffi Quirke, who I’ve been championing to be in for a while now even if it at my expense because I think he’s a wonderful player, and the experienced head of Ben Youngs in there.
“I’m just trying to keep my head down, trying to play well for Quins and win some games. If the opportunity came along to play for England again I’d snap his (Eddie Jones) hand off,”
One fan wrote: “Not even a Quins fan but love this from Care”
“I love Danny Care. A proper good bloke that doesn’t get too ahead of himself,” said a second.
A third wrote: “Humble response from Danny Care. That’s why he’s a Quins legend. Great bloke.”
Quickfire Q&A with Danny Care:
- Q: Favorite away ground? A: Kingsholm Stadium
- Q: Best (most inform) player in the Prem? A: Cadan Murley
- Q: How do you deal with the mental side? A: Breath through it
- Q: What’s the best individual performance you’ve seen? A: Ugo for his retirement game
Danny Care masterclasses:
โJust look at him, heโs 17 odd-stoneโ โ Danny Care names his toughest opponent
England and Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care has named ‘five of the best’ players he’s faced or played alongside in an interview with Rugby World.
It’s fair to say, it’s a sensational selection from the playmaker.
#5. Nick Evans
CARE SAID: โHe was incredibly skilful and can read the game so well but whatever position you put him in, he remains calm and almost always picks the right option.
“Heโs a very intelligent player and in my opinion, is one of the best overseas players the Premiership has ever seen. One play sums him up. Against Stade Francais in the Heineken Cup we had to win we trucked up the middle for about 30 phases to drop goal.
“After I threw him a terrible pass, he stepped three or four players, then it was recycled and he made another break but held off. On the third occasion he knocked over a truly horrible drop-kick and thatโs why they paid him the big bucks.โ