Four England stars who could swap countries during the Autumn

Overlooked by Eddie Jones in favour of his relatively inexperienced understudy Jamie Blamire, the 28?-year-old should now be on Ireland boss Andy Farrell’s radar according to Fearns.

McGuigan did play for Ireland U18 and U20 before switching allegiance to play for England Saxons against South Africa in 2”16.

Arguably the best line-out thrower in the Premiership today, he is of an international standard and worth having a look at.

Lynagh has come on to Australia’s radar again after Eddie Jones left the Harlequins wing out of England’s squad for the autumn internationals.

The Wallabies and Italy had both declared serious interest in capturing the Harlequins speedster following his breakthrough campaign last season.

Following criticism from his famous Dad Michael, the winger was included in England’s 45 man training squad last month with a first cap seemingly imminent.

However, following his shock omission, the battle for his international future will be reignited. Players such as Gary Graham (Scotland) and Mike Haley (Ireland) have taken part in training squads before going on to represent alternative nations.

The centre could fulfil a lifelong dream this Autumn by running out for a Samoa invitational team against the Barbarians.

Samoa announced they have withdrawn from three November matches in Europe due to coronavirus travel problems, with their Sevens also pulling out of two Sevens World Series legs in Dubai in November and December.

However, they are committed to putting together a ‘Manu Samoa selection’ to face the famous invitational side at Twickenham on the 4th of December.

Reports suggest, as well as any Samoan players plying their trade in Europe, that anybody who would be eligible to represent the island nation will be approached for the game.

The England centre, who has five elder brothers who all played for Samoa, was named Manusamoa after the name of the Samoan national team and says he is still Samoan at heart.

Born in Scotland, you’d imagine Gregor Townsend should be going all in to secure the services of dynamic 21-year-old loosehead-prop.

The Sale Sharks man has been in fine form this term, and it was a real surprise to see him miss out on the Autumn Nations Series squad.

Despite playing for England U18, you’d imagine the chance to become an international regular may tempt him north of the border.