But he would have with more power players around him, lost George, Itoje, Wray not real power.As good as Earl has been all season that 40 shows why Borthwick doesn't play him, I think - against raw power he's got no answer, a bit like Simmonds
Felt like a classic case of sticking to the play book, not playing what's in front of youScrum subs looking dumb now
Tbh he had a gap as big as the Grand Canyon to go through.Theo Dan for England
Possibly Akker was struggling but still makes no sense.Felt like a classic case of sticking to the play book, not playing what's in front of you