These five England hopefuls did their chances no favours with poor performances during the Gallagher Premiership this weekend.
#1. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)
Tuilagi was given his marching orders just 13 minutes into his Sale return’ against Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens.
During the match, Tuilagi, who plays as a centre, lifted his forearm in response to a tackle by Fin Smith from the opposing team.
Regrettably, the movement resulted in contact with Tommy Freeman’s throat, which resulted in a red card..
Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson said after the game: “He (Tuilagi) is gutted. He’s apologised and said he owes us.
“He fully owns what happened out there and that’s the kind of man he is.
“I know he will pay us back, but all of that is tough to take when you’re still reeling from a game that we could and probably should have won.