Started like a steam train against Samoa, perhaps with a point to prove after it seemed to be made clear he was making his first England start by default, following an injury to Nathan Hughes, and the absence of any other options. It may be that his international future is not at No8 but the physical challenges do not come much greater than Samoa and he took it in his stride. He has sharp footwork which makes him elusive – as demonstrated by the 95 metres he made – and while he faded in the second half, there is more than enough evidence to suggest he will be involved in the Six Nations.
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Henry Slade’s versatility, the impeccable lineout work of Charlie Ewels and Sam Simmonds’ sharp footwork are all likely to have caught the England coach’s eye