Eddie Jones said yesterday that, by the end of this year, he would like his England squad to boast such depth that there would be three options for each position. If that comes to pass, Jones said, he will look back on 2017 as a successful 12 months.
But where might those options come from? Of course, some of the players are versatile and could fill a number of roles, but equally Jones may use the summer tour to Argentina to blood some players who he may feel can provide competition at international level if given the chance.
Here, we look at England’s probable strongest XV and those waiting in the wings (assuming everyone is fit).
Starting XV by end of year: Joe…