O2 Inside Line: The Next Level | Tonga week, Manu, May and debuts 🌹

As the squad begin their Autumn Nations Series campaign, we caught up with experienced players Manu Tuilagi and Jonny May over a game of chess ahead of Tonga while hearing what it means to Mark Atkinson and his family to make his debut #WearTheRose

[@matthewtaylor122]

Lovely moment with Mark Atkinson there, comes across as a lovely guy, much deserved place in the England squad.

[@grahamholliday9962]

Brilliant for the Atkinson's Didnt know of Marks loss Well done fella Your Mum would be so proud

[@phrankster909]

I wasn't ready for that moment with Mark Atkinson. I don't think he was either. That was emotional!

[@charliedavid2012]

Goose bumps and a tear in my eye when talking Atkinson was talking to his Dad. What an amazing moment.

[@williamtruestory65]

Mark Atkinson seems like a genuine guy. I’m sure his mum would be very proud ❤️

[@tjrugbymuscle]

Man, this looks like we could see a new evolution of Manu - he can already impossible for opposition to defend when he’s in good form but if he can keep this up and stay fit... what a weapon that would be for England

[@Rebelass74]

But it looks like he’s lost a stone. Will he still be effective like before?

[@oliversmiddy840]

So good to see this side of the England team and set-up. Full credit to Eddie Jones for allowing the cameras in. He comes across as an incredibly passionate and diligent coach - we are very lucky to have him. This is a nice counterpoint to the constant sniping at him in the media. We’ll miss him when he’s gone! Great to see Mark Atkinson win his first cap too, and Alex Mitchell. England showing huge promise before the next RWC.

[@sliceofsuccess463]

Love seeing Jonny May and Manu - interesting friendship.

[@grahamholliday9962]

Grand Masters May & Manu Great insight into these fellas Johnny seeing himself as part of the RWC 23 team is great to hear

[@lbs23hh]

Mark could've probably had that part cut out very easily had he wanted to, fair play to him for not - lovely bloke to have around the squad

[@haliquewadood7652]

My god! Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine Manu to be a chess fanatic!

[@MiniMatthew]

Instant tears with Mark Atkinson. That is what we want for England, guys who have an intrinsic reason and drive to play. Class guy.

[@hyacinth673]

Great to watch felt so sorry for owen missing out and emotional to watch mark Atkinson phone call to his dad hope he gets to wear the England shirt again

[@Sulu-sw3zo]

Man, that had me tearing up with the chap chatting with his dad on the phone about his selection. Great moment, and thank you for sharing. All the best from New Zealand.

[@RassieErasmustheGOAT]

If there's one team that has the ability to the best team,its definitely this England side.Great players and one of the best coaches in world rugby.Eddie is so intelligent!From a Bok supporter.

[@mlguy8376]

Glad to see this comment, SA and ABs are the team to beat again. Maybe even Australia with a few more improvements. A solid SH pushes NH teams and vice versa. We shall see how it goes in a few weeks time.

[@EnglishVeteran]

These Next Levels really are so good to watch. Who knew Manu and Johnny May were good chess players?

[@videoaddict961]

Johnny clearly isn't that good but the fact Manu not only is better but clearly practices puzzles and knows his History is madness

[@mlguy8376]

Steward is the guy I am most excited to see play - FB has been shit since Mike Brown and Eddie does not like Watson at the back. Steward is tall decent speed and amazing with the high ball - let’s see this against Sh teams!

[@ac2244]

The way the boys sung the anthem with pride gave me goosebumps. About time we showed pride in our country again.

[@seanyshepfit]

Was very happy for Lawes to be the skipper. Good hardworking bloke who thoroughly deserved it

[@TP1988]

Well then it’s quite simple: Mark Atkinson has to be in every England squad there ever is from now on.

[@zyaicob]

I want Manu Tuilagi to explain the history of chess to me for an hour straight XD

[@ajs17897]

Don't know how but these Next Level videos have gone to the Next Level 🤣 Amazing insight

[@benrawson007]

Wonderful moment with Mark, Atkinson. I had a lump in my throat too.

[@chrismoyse3529]

Mark Atkinson. Bloody star

[@SupaSeb09]

Great content, love these episodes. This England squad is full of class operators.

[@randalllederman7669]

It’s not easy what these guys do.. Respect

[@tobymcflurry258]

I love this England team, a great bunch who all seem to genuinely get along. Keep up the content, its top quality and a great insight behind the scenes

[@rob.1]

Great watch. Brilliant group of players. The sky is the limit.

[@callum1971]

This series is brilliant

[@simontaylor2525]

Beautiful man, that Manu

[@SolarMumuns]

Amazing buzz in that squad at the moment - keep it up & best of luck going forward!

[@mlguy8376]

Mark is a different type of Center more like what you see with Ireland. Not really followed his career but hope he gets a few more games in.

[@DrAAAli]

You melted us all Mark, see you at Kingsholm!

[@jasminewat2662]

Great match guys, well done!

[@musafawundu6718]

It's a pleasant change to see a big scary guy like Manu Tuilagi actually be jovial and convivial...

[@timwannell6477]

Very proud of our lads

[@john3500]

I’m not crying, you’re crying!

[@covertcaspar7525]

2:36 Jonny may sounds like he is about to burst into tears 😂

[@NFR213]

Love How Eddie Jones always has a smile on his face now

[@videoaddict961]

Really wasn't prepared for Manu not only playing Chess but clearly being a neek who practices puzzles and knows the history of the moves.

[@zyaicob]

Manu Tuilagi is one of those people that was watching Queen's Gambit before it was cool

[@tobyslater2011]

Didn't know Tuilagi is knowledgable about chess

[@NanjibasFamilyDiary88]

Good job

[@adambrace5127]

T-shirts in the wardrobe Jonny, on a hanger? they belong in the Drawer.

[@LomuYeh]

0:0:15 So this is how Farrel doing his tackle training :D

[@ph5849]

A new look England, watch this sat when he picks Farrell over our best attacking 10 or drops man of Match our best 12 slade for a slow Farrell! Really enjoy this vids though👍👍

[@lucasleeman332]

It’ll most likely be smith 10 Farrell 12 slade 13

[@Chris-jt4ux]

The guy is captain, how are you not going to pick him? Deluded.

[@ph5849]

So that makes him the better player! Tell me what Farrell brings in offence better than slade or manu? Is he the best 10, No, is he the best 12, no, there’s your answer!

[@lucasleeman332]

@@Chris-jt4ux another guy that knows more than Eddie!

[@ph5849]

Looks like I was right again and who’s deluded? Still waiting for your reply, tell us how Farrell is a better centre, I kept asking!

[@ManenbergFilms]

Nice edit

[@JackD87]

Something in my eye…

[@BS2Dos]

👍👍

[@isalegendduramente8404]

5:25 Is Honda a sponsor of England? Not only Mitsubishi Motors but also?

[@tombowcutt4908]

You can't be the best rugby team in the world listening to busted!!

[@henrygillis1362]

4:39

[@kato2493]

Manu plays chess?

[@callumpeers2806]

anyone else think johnny mays pace needs to be abused more again like it used to be he seems to playing too defensive and needs to play more attacking rugby he can outpace anyone even if they are 20 meters away and he is 50 he still beats people to it so why we aint abusing that i will never understand