There were 12 players who made their England debuts in 2017, so who will get their first chance to represent the men in white in 2018, as Eddie Jones continues to prepare for the Rugby World Cup in 2019?
1. Dan Robson (Wasps)
The 25-year-old enjoyed an eye-catching 2016/17 season, playing 30 times for Wasps and scoring nine tries. Will Greenwood was one of many to be perplexed when Eddie Jones yet again snubbed the playmaker. By far the best uncapped English scrum-half in the game today and will hopefully get his chance in 2018.
2. Tom Dunn (Bath Rugby)
Despite being on the books of Bath since he was 15, Dunn had yet to make his first Premiership start at the age of 24 when Todd Blackadder arrived. However, since making his maiden league start against Gloucester in October 2016, Dunn has worked his way into the England training squad and established himself as one of the best hookers in the Premiership.
3. Olly Woodburn (Exeter Chiefs)
France legend Philippe Saint-Andre is one of many that has insisted the England hierarchy pick the Chiefs winger. A key figure in last season’s title win, Woodburn has started the current campaign equally impressively, with his try-scoring, defensive work and ability under the high ball. Hopefully will be part of a squad at least in 2018.
4. Michael Rhodes (Saracens)
The South African born Saracens flanker has already revealed he wants to be part of England’s bid for World Cup glory in 2019. The 6ft 6ins flanker, who joined the club from the Cape Town-based Stormers, is one of the most effective forwards in European rugby and will be eligible to represent England very soon. He could very well make a late bid to be part of Eddie Jones squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
5. Jason Woodward (Gloucester)
The New Zealand‑born full-back who joined Gloucester from Bristol in the summer has already been included in an England training squad. With Eddie Jones revealing he is looking for competition for Mike Brown at full-back, Woodward could find himself winning his first full cap at some point in the next twelve months.
6. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
It's not if, it's when the Harlequins fly-half makes his England bow. The 18-year-old, named as an apprentice in England's training squad, has made 11 Premiership appearances this season. The youngster kicked 15 points last time out to take his tally to 109 in the league in 2017-18 and could make his debut if George Ford or Owen Farrell are ruled out through injury.
