England Six Nations Squad 2025

[Vieux Talonneur]

Definitely possible, but just feels like there's been so much Steward-at-wing smoke that there must be a little fire somewhere
Steward actually has more starts at wing than Beard, as well, and SB definitely seems to like Smith at 15

I didn't really like the idea of Steward on the wing when we were kicking more and definitely not now. Fra might have a reputation for kicking long but they're not stupid enough to play to his one obvious strength. Anything we might gain is massively outweighed by potential downsides.

I can't believe Smith would ever seriously be considered for the starting 15 shirt.

 

[Geordie]

I just dont want to see Steward on the wing man....

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

I think Ireland prove Smith at 15 would be insane. When they spotted him there they would immediately drop a high ball on his head and either hit him with a bigger winger or contest in the air with a winger who is much more skilled at challenging for high balls than Smith is.

It's so typical of England, we have a player very skilled in a certain position so look to play him somewhere that barely plays to his strengths and exposed his weaknesses more.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

If Jack Willis gets selected for the Lions that will add to the pressure for the RFU to amend the selection rules.

No

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

No

Given the french season, it is also very unlikely that Willis will get selected, no matter how good he is.

 

[Which Tyler]

If Jack Willis gets selected for the Lions that will add to the pressure for the RFU to amend the selection rules.

No, it really wont.
When the stakes are "the survival of professional rugby in England" - the benefit of "1 player who might be in with a shot to challenge for the position with the most contenders in already" - somehow, it doesn't seem worth it.

 

[Half Pint]

Is anyone starting a thread on the candidates for the England Coach, to take then into World Cup '27?
D'ya think Mr Easterby would be available??

 

[IT157]

If Jack Willis gets selected for the Lions that will add to the pressure for the RFU to amend the selection rules.

I very much doubt one player will do that.