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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Geordie" data-source="post: 1222771" data-attributes="member: 71380">I dont think it is harsh really. Yes at his prime (like the World Cup game v South Africa) he was / is immense. His influence on the game was monumental. But in my opinion we dont consistently see that. Now that may well be due to a list of ****ly injuries stopping him from hitting full fitness and momentum etc...but to be the best is about playing top level consistently. Chessums had a bit part 6n due to injuries also, but his impact / influence in that limited time was very noticeable.  Just my useless opinion of course, but at the moment Chessum and Itoje would be the first choice lock pairing for England.</blockquote>