"Complete embarrassment" - 5 players who blew their chance to impress Eddie Jones against Barbarians

Sunday, 19 June 2022 at 18:49

byRugby Rucker

We take a look at five England players who totally blew their chance to earn a spot in Eddie Jones squad to tour Australia after massively underperforming during the embaressing 52-21 defeat to Barbarians.

#1. Mark Atkinson

Age: 32
Club: Gloucester
Position: Centre

Mail Online 4/10: "One forward pass and then followed that with another wayward effort which was intercepted by Damian Penaud for a third Barbarians try."

RUCK 3/10: Was found wanting. His misplaced pass for the Barbarians second try was just plain bad.

Planet Rugby 5/10: "After playing the ball relatively well for most of the first half, Atkinson threw an unforgivable interception to Damian Penaud to give the 14-man Baa-Baas a 19-11 lead at half time."

Mark Atkinson of England on the break during the Match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on 19 June 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

DID YOU KNOW? He first started for Sale Sharks in 2008 before joining Wasps in 2010

#2. Harry Randall

Age: 24
Club: Bristol Bears
Position: Scrum-half

Mail Online 3.5/10: "Had his pass intercepted by Charles Ollivon and couldn’t get back to stop the Barbarians captain scoring. Would have been disappointed with his time on the field."

Harry Randall of England is tackled during the Match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on 19 June 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

DID YOU KNOW? He played for Llandovery College and Wales under-16s

#3. Charlie Ewels

Age: 26
Club: Bath
Position: Lock

Rugby Pass 4/10: "Ewels has become a consistent feature in Eddie Jones’ England but struggled to do much to state a claim for a starting role in Australia."

Planet Rugby 5/10: "Ewels’ selection continues to confuse because of performances like today. An average Premiership lock, he was unremarkable for England. "

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

DID YOU KNOW? Ewels is also a keen car collector and takes his Ford Mustang to motor shows across the south west of England

#4. Will Collier

Age: 31
Club: Harlequins
Position: Prop

Mail Online 3/10: "Brutally replaced twice by Jones but had to come back on the first time after his replacement Patrick Shickerling was hit high by Skelton and had to go off for a head injury assessment. "

Will Collier of Harlequins enters the pitch before the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final Match between Saracens and Harlequins at Stone X Stadium on 11 June. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

DID YOU KNOW? A front row specialist that cites his interest in the 'dark arts' (of scrummaging) inspired in part by Chris Ritchie

#5. Sam Underhill

Age: 25
Club: Bath
Position: Flanker

Planet Rugby 3/10: "A lacking performance from a man playing for his job after falling out of favour. Continues to be one dimensional player who adds nothing in attack while showing no control at the breakdown. "

Harry Randall of England stands with Sam Underhill of England during the International match between England and USA at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on July 4 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

DID YOU KNOW? He was born in the USA