Former England boss Sir Clive Woodward has revealed the two changes he would make heading into next week’s match against Australia at Twickenham.
Eddie Jones’ men launched their Autumn Nations Series with an 11-try demolition of Tonga in front of a sold-out Twickenham.
The 81,000 back for the first time since March 2020, and Woodward is backing his old side to go unbeaten throughout the Autumn.
“I am tipping England to beat both Australia and South Africa, although they will be very different games,” wrote Woodward. ” It’s time for England to get some momentum back.”
“t I was encouraged by the energy England showed on Saturday and the promise of much better things to come in the weeks and months ahead.”
Here are the changes Woodward would make to the England XV:
England’s Autumn Nations Series fixtures
- England vs Australia, 5.30pm on Sat 13 Nov
- England vs South Africa, 3.15pm on Sat 20 Nov
Where to watch the Autumn Nations Series:
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: MY ENGLAND XV
BACK-THREE:
- 15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
- 14. Jonny May (Gloucester)
- 11. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons)
CENTRES:
- 13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
- 12. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)
Woodward wrote: “Manu is looking very fit and quick again, and was nice and busy in midfield. With bigger fish to fry, he came off early in the second half before the game opened up even more but this could be a big autumn for him.
“This will pose head coach Eddie Jones a selection dilemma because Manu and Slade must be played together for the big matches. A Slade-Manu combo is what opponents least want to face. So pick them!”
