"Astonishing" - Five players who deserve a call-up from Eddie Jones after this weekend
Rugby NewsSunday, 16 January 2022 at 21:19
"For all the talk of the Bears’ big-name superstars, many of whom remain slightly subdued, 24-year-old Randall, with two England caps to his name from Test against the USA and Canada in the summer, has now established himself as the most important player in the club’s attacking arsenal."
Despite Eddie Jones resistance to picking in-form Gallagher Premiership stars, here are five players who impressed over the weekend for their respective clubs in Europe.
#1. Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs) - 8/10
Devon Live: "A fine evening for Nowell, who has steadily seen his form improve in the last few weeks as he builds up his match fitness. This, though, was a glimpse back to the old Nowell showing the kind of form which has helped him win 34 England caps."
#2. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers) - 8.10
Leicestershire Live: "The captain led by example with his physicality in defence and through some robust carries during another 80-minute shift Was close to adding to his Tigers try tally when he was held up over the line.."
#3. Alfie Barbeary (Wasps) - 10/10
Coventry Live: "Astonishing contribution. Toulouse tried and failed to rattle the young man who is destined for an England call-up on Tuesday. His 63rd-minute turnover came at a key time as his try followed just four minutes later."
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#4. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears)
Bristol Live:
#5. Sam Simmonds (Exeter Chiefs)
Devon LIve: "Starting to look like the player that has lit up both the Premiership and Europe in the past few seasons. Grabbed two tries and could very easily have had a third late on. Looked dangerous all game and on another day might have had a try hat-trick too."
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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