Ken Owens sits on 66 caps, George North on 85 and captain Alun Wyn Jones has 127 caps to his name. They’re a side who you will play and it’ll be a very physical game, most notably in the forwards. He emulates his namesake and lookalike Captain Jack Sparrow in being able to get out of difficult situations. RIL: What’s the mood after the first 2 games of the Six Nations? Comprehensive analysis of most competitions, as well as predictions and discussion of news are all kept light-hearted by the podcast that ‘doesn’t take itself or the game too seriously.’ Despite the domestic lull, Elliott Daly has been well favoured in recent selections by Eddie Jones, and his inclusion on the British and Irish Lions tour speaks volumes. 1,240 metres! His strike lobs Bates…. Spencer’s display in Salford at the weekend came as part of a hugely impressive win that has put Bath’s top-four fate in their own hands. Owen Farrell has just signed a never-in-doubt deal to stay for another five-years, and the addition of Liam Williams promises to light up an already sturdy back-line. TF: I do some work when I can for a relatively newly-established structural engineering design company in Bath called Format. However, Wales may have now got this monkey off their back after a 9-6 win against Australia in November 2018. It was set to be a tight game, in what is thought to be the match that may decide which of these two teams qualify for the quarter finals. Rugby has changed drastically in the last 5-7 years yet those who are in charge remain the same. The sorcery has continued on the pitch, he has the ability to ghost through a defensive line with a turn of pace the opposition wouldn’t have expected. To add to this, their playmakers are strong with the choice of three exciting scrumhalves; Faf de Klerk, Cobus Reinach and Herschel Jantjies who go hand in hand with Handré Pollard and Elton Jantjies. Despite Kepu retiring from International duty after the World Cup before he joins London Irish, Tupou will be wanting to force a few extra starts before inheriting the jersey from Kepu. Obviously it gets a little bit harder the older you get and I’ve definitely changed how I play as I’m a bit slower and you change your tactics, you understand the game a lot better. While he predominantly suits the wing, hugging the white line for intercepts, the Kiwi has the ability to break a tackle and create space for others. How does it tie in with work/England balance? Now working in punditry for NBC Sports in America, Alex uses The Scrum Down to help articulate the message of his work in growing the sport across the pond. Quins will take comfort in their more experienced squad members, Chris Robshaw, Mike Brown, Danny Care and Tim Visser are all likely to start against Irish. RC: I was 15 and attending a training session in Beaconsfield, a friend asked if I would come along as they were short of numbers. You also hear from Ruaridh... From Dorking RFC to international rugby, England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line chats with George Kruis about his life and career so far. May talks about the family feeling within the current squad, how he debated about leading the team out on his 50th cap against Australia and how he analyses his own game after each match - while there is a guest appearance from Joe Marler during the interview. has made a handful of appearances to date and looks like a future squad player for Bath. We’ve taken a look at the major candidates –, Tries: 2 Most of the Uruguay squad is fairly unknown to many of our subscribers, with lots of them representing teams in the Uruguayan League, or playing in the Major League Rugby over in the USA. With the new Tyrrells Premier 15s competition, it’s a really exciting time for women’s rugby in England as the playing pool is beginning to grow and its unearthing new talent in the women’s game. Sarries have a considerable number of returning British Lions who have not featured in pre-season; Mako Vunipola, Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Liam Williams and Billy Vunipola to name just a few.