By NEALE HARVEY

Veteran: Courtney Lawes

BARNSTORMING Northampton lock Alex Moon believes he is closing in on the world-class attributes he needs to force his way on to England’s radar for the 2023 World Cup.
With George Kruis, below, mulling over a move to Japan and Saints teammate Courtney Lawes the wrong side of 30, second row opportunities may begin to open up for the likes of Moon and other younger men like Bath’s Charlie Ewels and Saracens pair Nick Isiekwe and Joel Kpoku.
A Saints regular last season, Moon – who tips the scales at 125kgs (19st 8lbs) and stands 2.0...