‘England must opt for Smith or Farrell’ – Winterbottom

By BEN JAYCOCK

Peter Winterbottom says England must select either Owen Farrell or Marcus Smith at fly-half as selecting both “limits England’s attack”.
Eddie Jones’ side secured a series win in Australia last weekend for only the second time ever, but the “New England” attack flattered to deceive, lacking a creative spark.
Former England openside Winterbottom, who won 58 caps between 1982- 1993 and toured with the Lions in 1983 and 1993, believes a series win Down Under is always an achievement but was left underwhelmed by England’s attacking play.
He said: “It was important to come away...

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