Using Simmonds and Underhill as a flanker pairing?

[pandion]

Is Graham injured? Keep looking out for him but nothing except championship highlights and a few interviews. He does come across as a real dog though so I can see the appeal if he can step up.

[Puja]

I think Eddie would take one, as long as he does everything else that he needs, but I think it's more the cherry on top rather than the main course...

I fear that Simmonds isn't physical enough, though his pace could easily offset that in a lot of circumstances.

I have to say, I do think Jack Willis has shown pretty much everything that Eddie would want from his 7, but whether or not Jones thinks there's enough time, is another matter.

Totally agree about Jack Willis. I find myself wondering however if it would be in his long term interests to be elevated to the Eng squad at such an early stage. He's built for this level of rugby undoubtedly but I really don't want Eddie breaking him before he's barely got going. The lad's gonna be a superstar imo but only if he's managed well.

There’s a strong argument not to play him. However, when the backrow bar to clear to get into the EPS is Graham, it’s a suprise he’s not been into camp.

To be fair, his real blockbusting performances for Wasps were all after the 6N squad was announced. Forget second season syndrome, he doesn't have enough history to have second calendar season syndrome!

I'll be fuming if he's not in SA. I wouldn't've had him involved this 6N, if only because I want him to secure his place for Wasps.

Puja

[fivepointer]

Is Graham injured? Keep looking out for him but nothing except championship highlights and a few interviews. He does come across as a real dog though so I can see the appeal if he can step up.

he's injured. I confess i've seen very little of him, aside from 30 odd minutes against Exeter when he was the best player on the pitch before going off. I'm not sure whether he really is international class or not. Be nice to actually see him play to form a view.

[Banquo]

Being devils advocate, is that what Eddie wants?

I think Eddie would take one, as long as he does everything else that he needs, but I think it's more the cherry on top rather than the main course...

I fear that Simmonds isn't physical enough, though his pace could easily offset that in a lot of circumstances.

I have to say, I do think Jack Willis has shown pretty much everything that Eddie would want from his 7, but whether or not Jones thinks there's enough time, is another matter.

Totally agree about Jack Willis. I find myself wondering however if it would be in his long term interests to be elevated to the Eng squad at such an early stage. He's built for this level of rugby undoubtedly but I really don't want Eddie breaking him before he's barely got going. The lad's gonna be a superstar imo but only if he's managed well.

Or, he might be awesome now!! I say give him a go!