England’s legendary number 8 Lawrence Dallaglio has been discussing Eddie Jones’ options for the back of the pack heading into the Autumn Nations Series.
“[Dombrandt] played outstandingly well, was a real leader. He was man of the match against Newcastle. He didn’t go to Australia so he knew he had ground to make up before the England squad was announced,” Dallaglio said.
“I thought he played magnificently well in the first half – the 40 minutes that he was on the field. He set up two of the three tries, so I think he’s in really good form.
“Unfortunately for Quins he had to leave just before half time, and really any hope of them winning the game went with him, because up stepped Billy Vunipola, who was absolutely imperious in the second half.
“He basically brought everything; he went through holes, smashed defenders out of the way… He was able to lift the tempo and lift the power of that performance.
“It’s really good for Eddie Jones to have England’s two best number eights, their prominent number eights, going head to head.”
Times are looking up for England. Eddie Jones’ men bounced back from a disappointing Six Nations by beating the Wallabies 2-1 during their summer tour.
Here, we examine the depth of England’s squad position by position to show just how spoiled for choice the Aussie really is.
So yeah, I’d personally put money on England lifting the 2023 World Cup.
ENGLAND’S STRENGTH IN DEPTH:
FULLBACKS:
- Freddie Steward
- Anthony Watson
- Max Malins
- Tommy Freeman
- George Furbank
Grade: B
WINGS:
- Jonny May
- Jack Nowell
- Anthony Watson
- Joe Marchant
- Max Malins
- Tommy Freeman
- Henry Arundell
- Adam Radwan
- Louis Lynagh
- Joe Cokanasiga
- Jack Nowell
- Ollie Hassell-Collins
- Ollie Sleightholme
Grade: A
OUTSIDE-CENTRE:
- Henry Slade
- Manu Tuilagi
- Joe Marchant
- Elliot Daly
- Will Joseph
- Max Ojomoh
Grade: B
INSIDE-CENTRE:
- Owen Farrell
- Manu Tuilagi
- Lennox Anyanwu
- Mark Atkinson
- Guy Porter
- Dan Kelly
- Ollie Lawrence
Grade: B
