PETER JACKSON
THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW

Veteran: George Ford playing against Australia in November 2014
PICTURE: Getty Images

NOVEMBER 8, 2014 and some 400 of the world’s elite elbow their way on to the starting grid for the autumn Tests. Very few of those from way back then will be revving up for the 2024 series kicking off in six weeks time.
George Ford is one of those still standing from way back then, England’s enduring stand-off having served immediate notice last weekend of his readiness to fill the gaping hole left by Owen Farrell’s exit to join the ...