SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Iain Henderson (Ireland)
- 5. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)
BACK-ROW:
- 6. Courtney Lawes (England)
- 7. Hamish Watson (Scotland)
- 8. Taulupe Faletau (Wales)
“There may be 10 Englishmen off limits because of club commitments, but Anthony Watson and Courtney Lawes are available and, if fit, they are likely to merit real consideration for selection for the opener.
“Lawes is another one who needs rugby after coming back from injury. He’s played only three times in 2021 and so is still moving up the gears.”
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