"Drop Farrell" - Mike Brown tells Eddie Jones the three England changes he must make

Sunday, 14 November 2021 at 07:46

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byRugby Rucker

Powerhouse Manu Tuilagi is wasted out wide and there is no need for England to play him there, according to former international fullback Mike Brown.

#1. Max Malins for Owen Farrell

Brown said: "Manu is wasted on the wing. England have so many good wingers that you don’t need to push people out of position.

"Does Slade have a future out wide? No. So if you want Owen Farrell in the team — which, let’s be honest, Eddie does — you’ve got to drop Manu or Slade.

"Personally I would go Smith-Manu-Slade as my 10-12-13, as I think they have the full package as a trio that can get the gainline, kick, pass and run. I’d love to see what those three can do together given a chance."

Owen Farrell of England warms up before the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

#2. Alex Dombrandt for Jonny Hill

Alex Dombrandt of England warms up before the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

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#3. Joe Marler (if available) for Bevan Rodd

Joe Marler of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK