HALFBACKS:
- 10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
- 9. Ben Young (Leicester Tigers
Healey wrote: “Some people still dispute that George Ford is better than Smith in terms of control, but if you want to play an attacking game, and it’s clear from Eddie Jones’ squad that he does, then you have to pick Smith at No 10.”
RUCK’S HALFBACKS: 9. Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks) & 10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
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