ENGLAND’S first choice pack – Mako Vunipola, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler, George Kruis, Maro Itoje, Billy Vunipola, Tom Curry and one from Sam Underhill/ Mark Wilson/Courtney Lawes is good enough to do well in Japan although replacements are doubtful – prop and No.8 in particular.
However, the backs are a different matter with only Owen Farrell and Jonny May definites. Would Willi Heinz or Ben Youngs make the starting XV at Exeter, Saracens, Northampton, Harlequins or Sale? I doubt it.
Joe Cokanasiga may score tries against Tonga but would be a liability in a close game ve...