5 uncapped players putting their hands up for an England debut this summer

Rugby News
Wednesday, 17 March 2021 at 10:32
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England will be without a number of major stars this summer, opening the door for a number of uncapped players to potentially make their debut.
Despite Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje likelybeing away with the Lions, Eddie Jones men are scheduled to face the Barbarians, Canada, Scotland and USA this summer.
Here are five players we think could make their long-awaited England debuts this summer.

1. Siva Naulago (Bristol Bears)

For a player who is in his first season in top-level rugby union, he has been exceptional in his recent development in a Bears shirt. A world class threat on the wing with the pace and skill to give defenders nightmare. League converts don't always work, so whoever unearthed the Fijian and saw the potential in him should get a bonus.

2. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)

One of the form players in the Premiership currently and second-highest try scorer, Harlequins’ No8 is lethal when given space and has benefited from his side’s stylistic change this season.
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3. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears)

Like Odogwu, Bristol’s Randall was called into the Six Nations squad on the back of his form this season, but did not play. An ankle injury has now ended his hopes of earning a cap this season.

4. Paolo Odogwu (Wasps)

Wasps’ speedster Odogwu was rewarded for his superb form this year by being selected for England this Six Nations, but has not played now in two months.
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5. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)

The Premiership’s top point scorer this season, Smith is not only metronomic with his kicking, but has been almost faultless in most other departments. The 22-year-old’s attacking capabilities have never been questioned, but he is showing the well-rounded game of a Test player. Hopefully, he'll finally win a first England cap this summer.

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