"Give me Farrell at 10" - Three players Eddie Jones should drop – and who replaces them

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Saturday, 09 July 2022 at 13:43
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Despite winning the second test against the Wallabies, there are still a number of changed Eddie Jones should make ahead of the series decider next weekend.
England produced an aggressive and resilient display to beat Australia in the second Test in Brisbane and take the three-match series to a decider.

#1. Marcus Smith

Telegraph 5/10: "There is no doubt about his talent, no doubt about his potential; there is also no doubt that he was England's least impressive back, the sin-binning indicative of England's wobble."
Rugby Pass 5.5/10: "With his team already under the pump Smith was sin-binned at the worst possible moment for a brainless deliberate knock-down."
Replacement: Joe Marchant with Owen Farrell moving to fly-half

#2. Maro Itoje (INJURY)

Telegraph 8/10: "Back to his sublime, nuisance self until his gruesome injury. Would be a huge loss for England if he were ruled out of the series"
Rugby Pass 7/10: "The most prominent figure in England’s lineout and an influential figure in the loose prior to departing shortly before half-time following a head knock."
Replacement: Ollie Chessum

#3. Tommy Freeman

Telegraph 6/10: "Busy early on and his silky tip-on was evidence of his abilities, but faded away as the match progressed."
Replacement: Henry Arundell

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