The Telegraph has ranked every one of Steve Borthwick's players on their 2023 Six Nations performances.
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England won just two matches for the third successive championship and scored fewer tries than in 2021.
BEST PLAYERS:
#3. Ollie Chessum - 7/10
They wrote: "A gruesome training injury was a cruel way for Chessum’s campaign to end. Carried the fight to Scotland and decent in rounds two and three. Has a race against time for the World Cup."
Ollie Chessum of England during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium, London on 24 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
#2. Ellis Genge - 7/10
They wrote: "Emptied himself in the Scotland loss and can be proud of set-piece improvements after troubling Ireland’s scrum again. Captaincy debut against France will sting forever."
Ellis Genge of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
#1. Jack Willis - 8/10
They wrote: "Given he had to contend with travelling back and forth from Toulouse, this was an admirable effort from Willis. Presented with an opening, he seized it."
Jack Willis of England during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium, London on 24 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
WORST PLAYERS:
#3. Jack Van Poortvliet - 5/10
They wrote: "Cannot be blamed for England’s messy rucks, which often required him to dig before distributing. Assured in Wales and Ireland yet poor against France. Still has huge promise."
Jack van Poortvliet of England is interviewed during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 11 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
#2. Alex Dombrandt - 5/10
They wrote: "A curious pick ahead of Billy Vunipola if Borthwick was worried about a power deficit. Not without fleeting moments of promise but faces a challenge from Zach Mercer and Tom Willis."
Alex Dombrandt of England on the break during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
#1. Marcus Smith - 5/10
They wrote: "It would be fascinating to hear his unfiltered view on the past two months. Seemed to be being phased out before starting the France debacle. Then collected splinters in Dublin."
Marcus Smith of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
