3 best and 3 worst England players during the Autumn Nations Series
Rugby NewsMonday, 22 November 2021 at 11:50
Who were England’s best and worst players during the Autumn Nations Series according to RUCK and th Mail Online.
BEST PLAYERS
#3. Marcus Smith
Mail Online: "New poster boy is so assured at Test level and now needs to work out best combinations."
RUCK 8.5/10: "Fear? What’s fear? For better as the series went on and played his hand perfectly against the world champions before delivering the match-winning penalty."
Try Celebrations for Marcus Smith of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#2. Courtney Lawes
RUCK 9.5/10: "Tried to lead by example with his non-stop work rate. An England legend."
Mail Online: "Taken game to another level with neat offloads and captained the team with distinction."
Courtney Lawes, Captain of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#1. Freddie Steward
RUCK 9.5/10: "What an Autumn. Won back-to-back player of the match awards against Australia and South Africa as he dominated the skies. An incredible impact."
Mail Online: "The breakthrough star. So assured under the high ball to finally solve full-back woes."
Freddie Steward of England goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK
WORST PLAYERS
#3. Will Stuart
Mail Online: "Most notable moment was a yellow card against the Boks."
Will Stuart (Bath Rugby, 12 caps) during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
#2. Charlie Ewels
Mail Online - C: "Yet to make a real impact and will face competition from Joe Launchbury."
Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 23 caps) during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
#1. Sam Underhill
RUCK 3/10: "The kamikaze kid seems to be more of a cautious kid these days. Slipping off more tackles that used to be dominant hits."
Mail Online - C: "Slipped off tackles and faces long-term competition from Jack Willis."
Sam Underhill of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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