Legendary centre Jeremy Guscott has opted for experience when picking his England backline ahead of their Six Nations opener against Scotland next weekend.
Writing in his column for The Rugby Paper, he went into some detail on Eddie Jones options before picking the backline that would give him 'the best chance' off starting their championship with a win.
England Six Nations 2022 Fixtures
- Saturday 5 February: Scotland v England (16:45)
- Sunday 13 February: Italy v England (15:00)
- Saturday 26 February: England v Wales (16:45)
- Saturday 12 March: England v Ireland (16:45)
- Saturday 19 March: France v England (20:00)
#BACK-THREE:
- 15. Freddie Steward (Leicester TIgers)
- 14. Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs)
- 11. Elliot Daly (Saracens)
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:
- 13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
- 12. Mark Atkinson (Gloucester)
Henry Slade of England kicks the conversion during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#HALFBACKS:
- 10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
- 9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers)
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
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