HALFBACKS:
- 10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
- 9. Dan Robson (Wasps)
BROWN SAID: “Smith will provide a genuine, high-level kick, pass and run threat. Ben Youngs isn’t getting any younger and his understudy Robson could add spark to the attack.”
RUCK’S PICKS: 10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins), 9. Stuart Townsend (Exeter Chiefs)
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens)
- 2. Jamie George (Saracens)
- 3, Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)
BROWN SAID: “Ellis Genge hasn’t quite done enough in his limited opportunities to move ahead.”
RUCK’S PICKS: 1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers), 2. Jamie George (Saracens), 3. Kylse Sinckler (Bristol Bears)