In 2012, the Daily Mail’s website peered into the future and made their prognostications about the potential young talents who would eventually comprise the England team.
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While we usually wouldn’t be overly critical of inaccurate predictions when looking back with perfect hindsight (we’ve certainly made our fair share of mistakes over the years!), it’s hard to resist a bit of skepticism when it comes to the Mail.
So, let’s just shrug it off and move on!
#15. Ben Ransom
- Status : Retired
- Clubs : Saracens, Bedford Blues, London Irish
- International? Not even close.
#14. Marland Yarde
- Status : Retired?
- Current club: Free agent
- Clubs : London Irish, Harlequins, Sale Sharks
- International? 13 caps for England.
#13. Jamie Elliott
- Status : Active
- Current club: Bedford Blues
- Clubs : Northampton Saints, Zebre
- International? 5 caps for England U20.