Forwards’ tribulation shapes England trial
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The Northampton and Bath forwards will be at each other’s throats tomorrow.
Yet six weeks tomorrow they could combine to comprise the entire England front five to face New Zealand.
The champions take on the challengers.
It is the most significant Premiership match in the first month of the season.
It is also the most important springboard yet towards the autumn internationals.
A month ago, the match had more the look of a trial in terms of picking the elite player squad (EPS) that has been delayed to October 22.
The delay was designed to give England’s management seven extra
Yet six weeks tomorrow they could combine to comprise the entire England front five to face New Zealand.
The champions take on the challengers.
It is the most significant Premiership match in the first month of the season.
It is also the most important springboard yet towards the autumn internationals.
A month ago, the match had more the look of a trial in terms of picking the elite player squad (EPS) that has been delayed to October 22.
The delay was designed to give England’s management seven extra
