Despite not currently being in Eddie Jones plans, these five players boosted their chances of getting a call-up for the 2022 Six Nations with stellar performances this weekend.
#1. Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs)
- Age: 28
- Position: Fullback/Wing
Devon Live: "A really big shift from the Cornishman. You get the feeling he is still playing his way back into his best form, but his defensive play was superb against Quins - as it had to be given they played 40 minutes with 14 men.
"He made 12 tackles - the highest of any Chiefs player - and only dropped off one the whole game. The 28-year-old put in a real shift and was always on the lookout for work. You can't ask for much more."
Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs during the Gallagher Premiership match between Harlequins and Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham Stoop, London on January 8th 2022. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK
#2. Max Ojomoh
Somerset Live: "Assisted Rokoduguni in the opening try, before grabbing one of his own following a link-up with Jonathan Joseph that required a tricky recovery to get down. He’s been a shining light for Bath this year; if anyone deserves the win today it’s this man."
#3. Jack Singleton
Gloucestershire Live: "The hooker scored a try and was a devastating runner as he lined up against his former team, making an amazing 71m with ball in hand and showing some real speed."
#4. George Furbank
- Age: 25
- Position: Fullback
Northampton Chronicle: "Looked to be a doubt after going down in the warm-up, but he recovered in some style to produce a performance full of class that included a try and a try assist..."
#5. Lewis Ludlam
Northampton Chronicle: "The skipper just keeps delivering, week after week. He made a key turnover that helped Saints to get out and set them up for a score, which summed the day up..."
Lewis Ludlam, Captain of Northampton Saints is tackled by Matt Symons of Harlequins during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Harlequins and Northampton Saints at Twickenham Stadium on 27 December 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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