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Steve Borthwick can only make FIVE changes to his England squad due to ‘silly’ rule

4) Fin Baxter (Harlequins)

Replaces: Mako Vunipola

Described over the weekend as a generational talent, Baxter continually posed set-piece problems for opposing tighthead prop Biyi Alo as Quins overcame Racing 92.

Capable of playing on both sides of the scrum, the 20-year-old prop was the man of the match on a maiden first-team start that came in front of England scrum coach Matt Proudfoot.

Baxter began playing rugby at Cobham RFC at the age of five and made his England U18 debut against Scotland in 2018.

Recently signed a long-term contract extension to stay at The Stoop.

DID YOU KNOW? Off the pitch Vancouver is his favourite holiday destination, Inception his number one film and Game of Throne his go-to TV show. As for his favourite food, it’s a Sunday roast



5) Ollie Hassell Collins (London Irish)

Replaces:Jack Nowell

One editor said: “Should have been capped by England months ago. Further highlights Eddie’s poor selection policy.”

Another commented: “He’ll be called into a training camp and used as a tackle bag for the ones EJ knows he’s going to play, then discarded!”

A third commented: “Unfortunately for him, Eddie Jones only liked old, slow wingers.”

Ollie Hassell-Collins of London Irish steps inside Max Malins of Bristol Bears to score during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between London Irish and Bristol Bears at The Stoop on 04 Oct. Photo: Danny Loo/PPAUK/Gallagher.