"Manu Tuilagi out" - Five England players set to be moved on after World Cup

Tuesday, 24 October 2023 at 21:49

byRugby Rucker

England's journey in this Rugby World Cup isn't over yet. Following their recent defeat to South Africa, the upcoming Bronze Final presents a valuable chance to bid farewell to retiring players such as Courtney Lawes, who have dedicated years of exceptional service.

The Telegraph has made an effort to anticipate which other England players will be departing once the tournament in France comes to an end.

Manu Tuilagi

They wrote: "If this is the end, and it feels like it right now, then Tuilagi is going out on a high. A big-money move abroad beckons to close out the career of a phenomenal talent which has so often been blighted by injury."

Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

Danny Care

They wrote: 'Fantastic footnote to his Test career that he featured so often in France, making you lament his years in the international wilderness. Won’t be there in four years time but what a player."

Danny Care of England with Gareth Davies of Wales during the Summer Nations Series Rugby match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on August 5, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

Ben Youngs

They wrote: "England’s most-capped men’s player deserves a fitting send-off in the third-place play-off this week. Never picked as the starter in France (yet) but an outstanding player for his country."

Ben Youngs of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

Dan Cole

They wrote: "The semi-final was redemption (until Ox Nche came on) for Cole’s scrum nightmare in 2019, with his renaissance one of the more pleasing England stories under Borthwick. Bowing out on a high."

Leicester Tigers player Dan Cole during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Leicester Tigers and London Irish on the first midweek round of matches as part of the Return to Rugby campaign as rugby continues after COVID 19 lockdown at Welford Road on 26 Aug. Photo: Steve Bond/PPAUK/Gallagher

Jonny May

They Wrote: "Incredible really that he was such a consistent starter having been left out of the original squad for the tournament. Had one cracking turnover on Cheslin Kolbe in the semi-final in a strong performance. But, hard to see him there in four years."

Jonny May of England (Gloucester Rugby) during the an England Rugby Training session at the Brighton College, Sussex on the 19th June 2023 - PHOTO: Micah Crook/PPAUK

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