IN THEeuphoric Red Rose aftermath of Eddie Jones winning a Grand Slam at the first attempt, nobody could have imagined that one third of the starting team would end up surplus to World Cup requirements.
The question is not how many members of England’s 2016 title clincher against France in Paris will reappear in Japan this autumn but how few. When it comes to being picked in the same position, the number will be fewer still.
Compare and contrast the starting team for the Slam decider three years ago with the one chosen for the riotous 76- point draw against Scotland three months ago. ...