"Time to move on" - Sir Clive Woodward selects England’s ‘best’ starting XV for 2022 Six Nations

Tuesday, 14 December 2021 at 16:41

byRugby Rucker

Sir Clive Woodward has revealed what he thinks would be Eddie Jones strongest XV heading into the fast approaching 2022 Six Nations?

Check out his full selection below.

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BACK-THREE:

Freddie Steward, Max Malins and Adam Radwan

Woodward wrote: "Steward is a fearless giant who commands the airway but also has the football skills the modern day full back requires."

Freddie Steward of England goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

CENTRES:

Henry Slade and Manu Tuilagi

Woodward wote: "Slade is becoming the midfield fulcrum and boss for England"

Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

HALFBACKS:

Marcus Smith and Raffi Quirke

Woodward wrote: "Smith is the real deal, a major talent and goal kicker of the first rank with nerves of steel. Quirke looks a real handful."

Try Celebrations for Marcus Smith of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

FRONT-ROW:

Ellis Genge, Jamie Blamire and Kyle Sinckler

Ellis Genge of England (digitally altered) during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

SECOND-ROW:

Maro Itoje and Courtney Lawes

Woodward wrote: "Courtney Lawes had a fine series and led by example when asked to captain the side, Maro Itoje roamed to good effect as usual and the back row were tackling machines."