Is it me or is Englands permanent surplus of back rowers, and permanent deficit of big strong centres, probably linked? Other countries would have made half of these blokes centres, Pollock, Earl for sure. We really need to stop shoving every single "big, fast bloke" into the backrow and move some to centres.

Is Redpath in the training squad for Scotland or not on the radar at the minute?

A bench of Bevan Rodd, LCD, AOF, Ollie Chessum, Cunningham-South, Polluck, Raffi Quirke and Marcus Smith would be beast. 1. Baxter 2. Dan 3. Heyes 4. Itoje 5. Martin 6. T Curry 7. B Curry 8. T Willis 9. Spencer 10. Ford 11. Roebuck 12. Dingwall 13. Lawrence 14. Freeman 15. Steward

No guarantee of Kinghorn is wild! Him & Keenan are 2 of the best fullbacks in the game and no one else comes close in the home nations. He could even be starting

Scotland and England are the dark horses.The expectation has built up in the media.So the pressure is on both of them this year .

I would like to see centres: F Dingwall / T Freeman or O Beard paired with Lawrence 1st fixture away in Ireland It will likely be Slade-Lawrence. Question is which starting wings + no15? 6. Ted Hill - 7. Ben Earl - 8. Tom Willis - I hope

I don’t really get the whole assumption that Spencer doesn’t play fast tbh, I watch most Bath games and can comfortably confirm that this is not true.

Always fun to pick the names but how do england break their scotland rut, 4 games in a row. What tactics are needed to neutralise them?

My comment removed again. God knows why, nothing controversial, no bad language,etc. Why Rich?

Applaud Any Backrow Combination even with the Current call ups….Second Row awesome….Front Row look great too promising… Weaknesses Everytime SLADE is playing,Dingwall not big enough…Lawrence Beard for sure 👌….Ben Spencer?

I would prefer to see a England starting 15 selected from the younger inform players - rather then experienced and favoured so called elites . So my starting 15 to build for the future is Opoku - Oghre - Stuart - Itoje - Batley - Clement - Willis - Pearson - Mitchell - M.Smith - S.Atkinson - Beard - H-Collins - Hodge - Roebuck . Though the likes of Ibitoye - Feyi-Waboso - Munga - A.Coles would be given a chance if not for injuries . Bench - Langdon - Baxter - Heyes - Martin - Chessum - Hill - Quirke - F.Smith - Freeman

I think I would start Chessum at 6 just to allow Earl and Willis to play to their strengths (also SB loves his lineouts). Imagining a scary 6-2 split on the bench with Hill, CCS, and Ben Curry coming on. That’s the kind of impact that can win you games imo

I really like this team. There is no way Borthwick is this brave with selection though

I have just read that Eddie Jones is going to be a pundit on ITV - England management have enough trouble with Woodward without Eddie causing further problems . Nothing against Eddie whatsoever but if I were SB I would boycott ITV .

amazing to think that we had the autumn internationals to test new combinations and new players (Willis, Hill, Freeman at 13), instead we're going to try them out on the 6 nations away to Ireland and home to France.

Very nice selection. However, I still think we have massive problems at centre. Borthwick is trying his best to find consistency but I don't think Beard or Slade are the solution. We need to try a completely new combination. Either; Will Butt at 12 and Lawrence and 13 OR Ojomoh 12 and Lawrence at 13 (if and when either of them make a squad). Lawrence is a starting centre but he needs help! Much like Earl was relied upon as THE ball carrier in the England team, Lawrence is also the only player in our backline who can get over the gainline in traffic. That is why I think Borthwick is considering Freddie as a wing in the second half. This will allow him to come off his wing and hit the line. Could be very effective. But I really like the look of Will Butt at 12, he is tall and rangy with the ability to offload, and then you release Lawrence! Not just use him as a battering ram at 12. He is not that sort of player. Equally, I am concerned by the form of Chessum and Martin, especially after the horrific defeat to Toulouse. That will definitely affect their confidence going into the 6Ns. Martin in particular is nowhere near the level we saw at the RWC. Saying that we don't really have anyone else. I hope I'm wrong but I see England as 4th place finishers in this years tournament. Scotland still look dangerous and I don't see us beating either Ireland or France. Could be yet another tough ride for England unfortunately, especially if Mitchell doesn't get back for Ireland. He is really the heartbeat of our backline and without him we look like a very mediocre team.

I don't know that Murley and Spencer are good enough to play international rugby and Beard is too inexperienced to start against Ireland. You really don't get how good Freeman is do you? If Mitchell isn't fit I fear for England. Spencer looked completely out of his depth when he came on against NZ.

Looks a decent England team.

Really like your england starring xv. Hoping Borthwick doesn't play chessum at 6 as well given we have such good back genuine row options

Unfortunately can't see Borthwick dropping Slade

England ball handling skills our not good enough to win the six nations some of English players are the over rated and coaching system doesn't suit the players . Ireland will win comfortably in Dublin to much skill Scotland do have chance to win a triple Crown 👑 its about time they did with quality they have🏉🧐

I know the news was likely announced after this video was recorded but Arron Reed has been called up and Dylan Richardson out too with more replacements likely at the start of next week, presumably Sam Skinner or Cameron Henderson for Cummings and another 12 to replace Sione 👍. I'd actually go with the team you went with but put Harrison in for Richardson and swap Hutchinson and McDowall, mainly because he plays with Jones at Glasgow.

Sorry but can't agree with your choice of Steward at 15. You yourself has said he is not quick enough on numerous occasions.

1. Genge 2. Cowan-Dickie 3. Stuart 4. Itoje 5. Chessum 6. Cunningham-South 7. Earl 8. Willis 9. Mitchell (if fit)/Spencer 10. M.Smith 11. Murley 12. Dingwall 13. Lawrence 14. Roebuck 15. Steward 16. Dan 17. Rodd 18. Opoku-Fourdjour 19. Martin 20. B.Curry 21. Randall 22. Slade 23. Freeman

Richardson out too

Don’t understand your logic of having Spencer on the bench if Mitchell is fit. You don’t want to bring a slower 9 off the bench. You want to inject pace into the game against heavy legs, surely. If England want to play a fast attacking game then you need Randall on the bench. And of course he was already in the squad. If Mitchell isn’t fit then you might start Spencer. Or am I missing something?

Good news that Radwan and Blamire moving from Newcastle to hopefully get a bit more kudos. This could further strengthen what is shaping to be an exciting England squad and one with some longevity and depth. We can actually field a decent bench now. Can't wait for the 6N, it could be a cracker!

Champions of England supply only one starter (and he maybe out injured). Crazy.

It would be great to see Pollock in an England shirt - maybe against Italy or Wales? Might have a chance.

I don't think you can have Willis. Hill and CCS in the squad and not go 6-2 as you need a back up open side.

That back row for England would be weak at the breakdown. Ideally it needs Ted Hill at 6 with a Curry off the bench. It depends on the game England want against Ireland who historically are deadly with their ruck speed and Gibson-Parks fast service

V worthy selection. Personally, I like a jackler at 7 as turnovers are such a momentum shifter. Pollock a starter instead of Earl for me. Also, I’d start with Freeman.

Cannot go with Earl at 7, we need a jackaller because they are strong at the breakdown, defo go with Willis at 8, would love to see Pollock at 7 but don't believe Borthwick would be brave enough

Freeman doesn't deserve to be dropped.

England team spot on imo

My worry is he goes with a back 3 of Freeman, Steward and Roebuck with Slade at 13. We'll seriously be lacking pace and I think that's the most likely selection SB will make

Better team with Raffi Quirke in it, he looks like the only guy with the ability to actually challenge Mitchell, he'd be great off the bench too. The back row options are seriously decent with Pollock in there now too, as good as Ben Curry's been I'd rather see Henry coming off the bench, the guy has something special, it's just obvious, not giving him minutes now is just time wasting.

I would be delighted to see that as the England 23, would barely change a thing

I’d like to have seen Pollock at 6, he’s good enough so why wait get him on the pitch! Stewart too slow for an international 15 so should be George Hendy along with Gabriel Itoye and Murley on the wings what a back three that would be! Conservatism needs to end!

Your selection will be way off.

Rae is a much better TH than Hurd, regularly plays and helps Edinburgh having the best scrum in the URC by penalties gained. Although all he can do is scrum...

I think 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 go TJ at 12, it is his best position he just doesn’t get much chance there cause Sione. Unluckily there’s Dylan Richardson out for the tournament as well

Really hope we call up another lock at least because Sykes is useless, much rather Cam Henderson from Tigers or Samuel from Glasgow. Richardson also injured now aswell, but obviously Townsend wouldn't dare call up the great Johnny Matthews

I still think we’ll be fine without Tuipulotu. However it has slightly derailed the hype train which isn’t meant to happen until February 1st

What are JVPs attributes? What do they like about him?

Rodd, LCD, Heyes Itoje, Martin, Hill, T Willis, Pollock Mitchell, F Smith, Steward Beard, Roebuck, Sleightholme Freeman Bench: Baxter, Dan, Opoku-Fojdour, Chessum, Earl, Randall, M Smith, Murley

I think France are relatively strong favourites, there's a growing gap between Ireland's attack and Leinster's attack style wise. France with Dupont back scare me haha. Also not enough talk about the impact of Mike Catt leaving the Ireland set up, built it from day one with Farrell who himself isn't there for this campaign. I could see how this might be an in-between year for Ireland but we also do have some world class players in amazing form, so if we have a fit Sheehan back and then a kelleher/Conan/McCarthy type sub bench we could beat anyone if it clicks, exciting either way!

France for the championship Scotland for the triple Crown 👑 I think England our over rated and badly coached Wales rebuilding Ireland will beat England Dublin ball handling skills will be to much for England Italy finish bottom 🏉

I was Fra / Scot / Ireland / England / Italy / Wales, but the loss of Tuipulotu means Fra / Ireland / Scot / England / Italy & Wales.

France this year, I just think their players in such good form. Scotland will be the outside chance, Tuipulotu is a shame for them but I still think they’re a strong side. Ireland go second, England may struggle. Italy will pick up the home game against Wales, who I think could lose all games again.