Former Leicester captain Ellis Genge shared a brutal WhatsApp exchange with former teammate Jack van Poortvliet after they game head-to-head this weekend.
Tigers strengthened their grip on a top four place with a thrilling 46-24 bonus-point win over fellow play-off hopefuls Bristol Bears at Welford Road.
The hosts ran away with the game late on to move to within three points of second-placed Sale thanks to a fifth consecutive win.
Bears, who themselves had won four on the bounce before travelling to Welford Road, remain in the mix for a top-four spot, but stay seventh with only three games remaining.
Funny WhatsApp Exchange:
This was shared on Twitter by Bristol prop Genge after the game.
“No Marcus Smith” – How England would line-up under Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell praised the joined-up thinking of Irish rugby and insisted he has no reason to return home for a job in England.
Since being sacked by the RFU after the 2015 World Cup, Farrell has forged a reputation as one of the game’s leading coaches, steering Ireland to No 1 in the world rankings.
England made enquiries about bringing him back to Twickenham when Eddie Jones was sacked, but was told where to go by their former employee.
Below, we take a look at the team we think Farrell would name considering his current Ireland selection.
How England would line-up under Andy Farrell:
Back-three:
#15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
#14. Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints)
#11. Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs)
Centre:
#13. Elliot Daly (Saracens)
#12. Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby)
