Starting with the Curry and Underhill era and continuing through the Itoje and Genge dynamic duo, Eddie Jones has consistently displayed an exceptional ability to choose the right players in his early days as England boss
However, not every player he summoned managed to leave a lasting impression.
As we explore the individuals Eddie Jones enlisted into the squad since December 2015, our goal is to understand, in their own words, why they couldn’t secure a permanent place in the hearts of fans as initially hoped
#5. Denny Solomona
His England career began with the definition of a ‘bang’ – a dream first run out in the England shirt, he came off the bench to score a last-minute winner in a dramatic 38-34 win against Argentina in San Juan on June 10, 2017.
Jones said: “There’s something about him, he finds the [try] line and you like wingers who find the line. I think he’s got that X factor, whatever you want to call it.”
However, two months later, Solomona was sent home from England’s training camp in disgrace after returning drunk to the team hotel. The winger would win just three more caps, failing to score in any of them with Jones questioning the speedster’s character. Not what we all expected after a stunning debut.
RUCK VERDICT: He has vowed to put his off-field problems behind him. His Premiership form before lockdown earned him some admirers – time for an international recall? You never know.
