JAMIE George? Hell of a player. At the peak of his powers, the Saracens hooker was one of only a handful of England internationals blooded post-2003 who might have been seriously considered for a starting place in an Earth XV to face Mars.
With the grace of God and a following wind, he will be a part of his country’s attempt to reclaim the World Cup on Wallaby terrain this time next year. But George will be pushing 37 when the tournament begins and while experience is a virtue, so too is the energy of youth.
Which is where the likes of Kepu Tuipulotu of Bath and Nathan Jibulu ...