Yeah I think you're right, Davies wasn't just our first choice 13, he was also in form and looking like he was gearing up for the tournament. As you say though, England still haven't got a settled no 12, which may be good for competition purposes but Tuilagi was definitely Lancaster's go-to-guy when fit. He probably would have been your starting 12 with Joseph of course at 13.

I'd go for Slade, with 36 on the bench. He was good coming on during the 6N. Not sure how his form has been since?