Alex Payne, James Haskell and Mike Tindall pick a more-than-respectable England XV for the summer and wonder what life would be like with either Kyle Sinckler or Ellis Genge (or both) as England captain(s).
The lads picked a team filled with players who they would like to see tested on the international stage against Canada and the USA.
BACK-THREE:
- 15. Max Malins (Bristol Bears)
- 14. Paolo Odogwu (Wasps)
- 11. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath)
CENTRE:
- 13. Ollie Lawrence (Worcester Warriors)
- 12. Piers O'Conor (Bristol Bears)
HALFBACKS:
- 10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
- 9. Dan Robson (Wasps)
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)
- 2. Tom Dunn (Bath Rugby)
- 3. Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins)
SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Dave Ribbans (Northampton Saints)
- 5. Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby)
BACK-ROW:
- 6. Ben Curry (Sale Sharks)
- 7. Ben Earl (Bristol Bears)
- 8. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)
REPLACEMENTS: Alfie Barbeary, Beno Obano, Harry Williams, Nick Isiekwe, Sam Underhill, Ben Spencer, Joe Simmonds, Joe Marchant
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