Sir Clive Woodward was very impressed with Eddie Jones 2022 England Six Nations squad - but was left surprised by three omissions in particular...
#1. Adam Radwan
Woodward wrote: "I was a bit disappointed not to see Adam Radwan included. He is a special and different talent with the speed to make an impact at Test level and he would be in my starting XV."
Adam Radwan of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#2. Brad Shields
Woodward wrote: "Shields can probably count himself unlucky — he has been consistently outstanding in an injury-hit Wasps team and is playing much better than when Jones rather rushed him into the England squad."
Brad Shields of England is tackled by Pieter-Steph Du Toit of South Africa during the Quilter International Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium, Richmond, London on November 3. - PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#3. Will Collier
Woodward wrote: "The omission of Will Collier is another debating point. There hasn’t been a better tighthead in the Premiership this season and he will be worth bearing in mind if for any reason the England scrum starts creaking."
Harlequins player Will Collier during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Leicester Tigers and Harlequins at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Dec 5th - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK
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