He said this week, before picking the side to face France in Paris on Saturday, that no player was indispensable. He had not been involved in the opening match against France in Paris and was left out of the 23 to face Wales. Jones has not tinkered hugely with his starting lineup since his first match in charge against Scotland two years ago. Jones has been widely advised to drop his captain, Dylan Hartley, along with the full-back Mike Brown as the World Cup draws near. England’s last World Cup campaign foundered on selection: dropping Ford for the match against Wales meant a sudden tactical shift where none was needed.

Source: The Guardian March 08, 2018 11:32 UTC