From Club to Country: How These Players Earned Their England Rugby Call-Ups

The latest England Squad has been announced and selection always sparks debate—who’s earned their shot, who’s unlucky to miss out, and what each player brings to the table. But beyond the headlines and highlight reels, the real story lies in the data.

In this post, we break down the season stats of the selected players—looking not just at standout moments, but at consistent output across defence, attack, and set-piece. From dominant tacklers and turnover specialists to metre-eating carriers and creative forwards, we’ll explore why these players are in Steve Borthwick’s plans and what they might offer on the international stage.

Whether you're stat-curious or squad-sceptical, this is a deep dive into the performances that caught the selectors’ eyes.

Premiership Team Form

🛁 Bath Rugby – Balanced Brilliance from Set Piece to Final Strike

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Bath have been the most complete team in the league this season. Their attack is exceptional—625 points, 92 tries, and 8,410 metres gained show a team that can cut you open from anywhere. They're direct in style, averaging 2,205 carries and 182 clean breaks, while leading the league in try assists (61). Crucially, they do this without compromising structure: they boast the highest ruck success rate in the league (96.9%), losing just 45 rucks all season.

Defensively, they rank mid-table in total tackles (2,106) but maintain a strong 82.8% tackle completion, and they’re efficient at the breakdown with 128 turnovers won. Their scrum success rate is 94.7%, and lineouts are won at 86.4%, reflecting a reliable set-piece platform.

Bath’s exclusion from the current England squad is due to their European Cup Final commitments, not form. Their statistical consistency across all departments marks them as the Premiership’s tactical and physical benchmark.

🐯 Leicester Tigers – Structure, Control, and Set-Piece Superiority

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Leicester’s success this season has come through disciplined execution and defensive control. They’ve conceded fewer turnovers than most teams and maintain one of the highest tackle completion rates (84.2%). Their defence is structured, built around 2,320 total tackles and 157 dominant hits—second only to Sale.

Their attack, while not the most expansive (66 tries, 6,064 metres), is deliberate. With fewer offloads and clean breaks, they rely on recycling through effective ruck speed (96.1%) and punishing teams via the set piece. Their scrum win rate sits at 94.1%, and their lineout is excellent at 89.8%, with just 12 throws lost.

Leicester don’t try to play all the rugby. They play the right rugby at the right times, a model of tactical conservatism and forward dominance that’s carried them to second.

🦈 Sale Sharks – Defensive Identity and Tactical Discipline

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Sale are a team that knows exactly what it wants to be: brutal, structured, and suffocating without the ball. They lead the league in tackles made (2,520) and rank top three in dominant tackles (159) and tackle completion (84.5%). Their turnover count (92) may seem modest, but they create pressure through volume and line speed, not breakdown chaos.

On attack, they’re economical rather than expressive—66 tries, 6,343 metres, and just 148 clean breaks place them mid-tier. However, they excel in the set piece: Premiership-best lineout success (91.9%), strong maul figures (109 won), and just 3 scrums lost all season—a remarkable stat.

Sale’s game plan is about attritional dominance, and the stats show it’s working. Their style may not excite neutrals, but it’s built for winning rugby in tight margins.

🐻 Bristol Bears – Controlled Chaos with the League’s Sharpest Edge

3 Players Selected

Bristol lead the Premiership in almost every attacking metric: 9,790 metres, 2,884 passes, 263 offloads, and 268 clean breaks. Their ruck speed (95.4% success) enables quick tempo phases, and they’ve scored 87 tries—second only to Bath. This is a team built to play fast, unpredictable, and high-skill rugby.

Their defence is less polished. While they’ve made over 2,300 tackles, they allow more clean breaks than top-tier defences and post a moderate tackle success rate (81.7%). Set piece is stable, with a 92.4% lineout success and 94.7% scrum win rate, but they rarely win penalties at the scrum (just 9 all season).

Bristol play on the edge, and their output reflects it. While not built for every game type, on their day they are the most explosive side in England.

🍒 Gloucester Rugby – Relentless Effort and Set-Piece Fragility

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Gloucester are high-volume operators across the board. They lead the league in tackles made (2,572) and rank second in carries (2,196) and metres (8,086). Their defensive grit is backed by 120 turnovers won, and they maintain a solid 95.1% ruck win rate.

But their set piece has issues. A lineout success rate of 85.8% and a scrum win rate of 88.7% put them in the bottom third of the league. These fragilities cost them field position and continuity. That said, they generate clean breaks (188) and offloads (211) from relentless phase play—showing their capacity to stretch opponents.

Gloucester’s ceiling is high, but unlocking it consistently will require tighter work in the core mechanics of the game.

💫 Saracens – Precision and Pressure in Equal Measure

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Saracens continue to define themselves by clinical execution and defensive mastery. With a league-leading 156 turnovers won, they play with exceptional control at the breakdown and a clear emphasis on territory and moments. While their attack has been less expansive than in past seasons (7017 metres, 68 tries), they remain one of the most strategically precise teams in the competition. Saracens don’t aim to win every phase—they aim to win the important ones, and that keeps them firmly in contention.

🃏 Harlequins – Tempo Specialists with a Vulnerable Undercarriage

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Quins play some of the most exciting rugby in the league: 7,704 metres, 202 clean breaks, 191 offloads, and a top-three attack by most metrics. Their ruck speed (95.1%) enables their distinctive high-tempo game.

However, defensive vulnerabilities persist. They’ve missed 432 tackles (most in the top half of the table), and while their 130 turnovers won help reclaim momentum, they sometimes leak points in extended defensive phases. Set piece is competent—91.1% scrum, 88.5% lineout—but maul returns (46 won) are among the lowest.

Quins can outrun and outplay almost anyone, but their ability to win ugly remains in question. Still, they’re a team no one wants to face when the game opens up.

😇 Northampton Saints – Finals Focused, Statistically Strong

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Despite having no players in the training squad, Northampton’s omission is purely due to their Champions cup commitments. Statistically, they’re one of the best-balanced sides in the Premiership: 70 tries, over 7,600 metres, and strong outputs in both clean breaks and turnovers. They’re a side that blends explosiveness with structural clarity, and their European form suggests they’ll play a big part in England’s summer selections once their final concludes.

❌ Exeter Chiefs – Direct and Underrated

3 Players Selected

Exeter remain a team built around carrying power and set-piece control. With fewer passes than most teams, and a clear preference for structured phase play, they’ve made steady gains through simplicity. Their metres gained (6,806) and try count (67) place them in the league’s middle tier, but their consistency at the breakdown and defensive resilience have earned them key England call-ups. Exeter’s value lies in their ability to grind out games—and produce players who do the same.

🦅 Newcastle Falcons – Defensive Effort Without Attacking Output

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Newcastle rank last in points, tries, and metres gained, and the numbers highlight a team that spends much of the game defending. With 2,452 tackles made, they’re working hard—but struggle to convert possession into pressure. While they haven’t contributed to the England squad this season, their resilience and grit are not in doubt. The challenge ahead is turning that effort into effectiveness, particularly in the final third of the pitch.

Let’s get into the players themselves, there were perhaps a few surprise inclusions as well as some names everyone saw coming. It’s important to remember that Bath and Northampton had no one selected for the training squad due to European commitments, which Bath went onto win. I fully expect that more than a few players from those two teams will later be included not least, Max Ojomoh, Guy Pepper, Sam Underhill, Fraser Dingwall, Alex Coles, etc but that’s for another post.

The players selected for England Rugby

1.    Fin Baxter: Fin Baxter has developed into one of the most dependable defensive forwards in the Premiership. His 149 tackles across 14 appearances are more than any other prop in this group, and his 85.1% tackle success rate shows that he’s not just busy—he’s reliable. In a team system built on repeated effort and clean execution, Baxter brings real value.

His carrying game is a work-in-progress, but encouraging signs are there. With 115 carries, Baxter was a frequent option around the fringes, and while his gainline success rate (25.2%) is the lowest of the group, it reflects willingness to take on tough carries rather than avoid them. Just 1 turnover won and 4 handling errors point to areas to refine, but with his strong defensive foundation and consistency in selection, Baxter is building toward becoming a complete, high-volume loosehead.

2.    Bevan Rodd: When it comes to carrying impact, few props match Bevan Rodd. In just 11 games, he made 66 carries, crossed the gainline nearly 40% of the time (the highest rate in this group), and led all five in metres gained (92) and post-contact metres (66). Rodd brings athleticism and aggression every time he takes the ball in hand.

Defensively, he made 92 tackles, including 7 dominant, and while his 80.7% tackle success rate is slightly below par, the intent is always there. His discipline at the scrum will need attention—11 penalties conceded leads the group—but his ability to contribute in open play, keep errors low (just 2 handling errors), and make ground with ball in hand makes him a clear attacking asset for England’s future plans.

3.    Joe Heyes: Joe Heyes continues to show why he’s a front-row regular at club and international level. He delivered 128 tackles at 84.2% success, alongside 10 dominant hits—the highest in this group. He’s one of only two props here to win multiple turnovers (4), which reflects good positioning and breakdown commitment.

His gainline success (29.2%) and 36 total metres from 48 carries show decent impact per carry, and his 43 post-contact metres rank second in this analysis—he’s making ground even after contact. The main area to tidy up is at scrum time, where he’s been pinged 10 times, but that hasn’t overshadowed his value around the pitch. A player who offers a mix of old-school toughness and modern mobility, Heyes remains a dependable tighthead with set-piece steel and defensive bite.

4.    Asher Opoku-Fordjour: Asher Opoku-Fordjour’s numbers are a blueprint for the modern prop. Across 14 matches, he posted 80 carries for 137 metres, with a 35% gainline success rate, placing him in the top two of this group for carrying impact. His 14 post-contact metres reflect solid leg drive, but it’s the volume and efficiency of his carries that stand out.

He’s also been superb defensively—110 tackles at an outstanding 94% success rate, the highest in this analysis. That blend of energy, accuracy, and repeat effort makes him hugely valuable in both broken and structured play. With only 2 handling errors and 9 scrum offences, he’s shown relative discipline for a young player learning his trade at elite level. Though he only claimed 1 turnover, Opoku-Fordjour’s ability to consistently contribute across multiple areas has marked him out as a genuine long-term option for England’s front row

5.    Afolabi Fasogbon: Afolabi Fasogbon has turned heads this season with his physical presence and disruptive work at the breakdown. In just 14 games, he won 6 turnovers—more than any other prop in this group—and delivered 7 dominant tackles, signalling his intent in contact. Defensively, he made 81 tackles with a solid 83.5% success rate, balancing aggression with reliability.

With the ball, Fasogbon is used more sparingly (41 carries), but still manages a 34.1% gainline success rate and 54 post-contact metres—more than his total metres gained (42), underlining just how physical his carries are. He also led the group in handling errors (5), showing that polish in phase play is still developing. But with low scrum penalties (6) and strong raw metrics, Fasogbon profiles as an impact player who can change momentum with defence, power, and presence.

6.    Jamie George: Jamie George remains the most reliable and composed hooker in the country. Across 14 games, he made 103 tackles at an 83.1% success rate, offering Saracens the kind of defensive leadership younger players lean on. His carrying numbers are more conservative (57 carries, 150 metres, and 23 gainline wins) but still effective, with a 40.3% gainline success rate—a solid return for a structured carrier.

His lineout work is typically excellent: 93 successful throws with just 10 lost, 1 overthrow, and no reported “not straight” calls—testament to his accuracy and timing. With 3 turnovers won, only 3 handling errors, and strong consistency across his stat line, George remains England’s most dependable set-piece hooker—a steadying presence with elite fundamentals.

7.    Theo Dan: Theo Dan brings a level of explosiveness and physicality that few front-rowers can match. In just 13 games, he carried 86 times for 211 metres, with a group-best gainline success rate of 52.3%. His 131 post-contact metres underline the sheer power he brings after the hit, and with 6 dominant tackles added to his name, he’s more than capable of imposing himself at both ends of the field. Dan is at his best in broken field and close-quarters phases, where his pace and aggression create real momentum shifts.

His lineout delivery is a work in progress—with 71 throws completed and 15 lost—but his willingness to keep firing at a high volume shows confidence and responsibility. With only 3 handling errors, 2 turnovers won, and a developing defensive game (58 tackles at 75.3% success), Dan offers a package of energy, impact, and raw athleticism that few hookers in the league can match. He’s a player built for the future—and already delivering in the present.

8.    Gabriel Oghre: Gabriel Oghre has quietly delivered one of the most complete and high-effort seasons of any English hooker. Across 17 appearances, he racked up 148 tackles—the most of this trio—while maintaining a strong 83.1% success rate. Add to that 16 dominant tackles, and it’s clear Oghre isn’t just soaking up contact—he’s dictating it. With ball in hand, he’s equally influential: 106 carries, 296 metres made, and a solid 49% gainline success rate all suggest that he’s not just involved, he’s consistently effective.

In the set-piece, Oghre’s throwing has been impressively consistent. Out of 155 total throws, 143 found their mark, with just 12 lost, and no recorded "not straights" or overthrows—one of the tidiest records across the league. While his 7 handling errors are slightly higher than his peers, he also contributes around the breakdown with 3 turnovers won. Oghre is fast becoming the prototype for a modern hooker: durable, dynamic, and technically sound across all areas of the game.

9.    Joe Batley: Joe Batley offers huge per-minute efficiency, particularly in his carrying and lineout work. With 3.6 lineouts won and 0.5 steals per 80, he leads the group in aerial contribution. He’s also an effective ball-carrier, averaging 6.5 carries and 15.9 metres per 80, with a group-best 3.0 gainline successes and 7.4 post-contact metres. That’s physical front-foot rugby, done with minimal fuss.

Batley wins 0.75 turnovers per game—the highest rate here—and keeps his handling tight with just 0.25 errors per match. While his tackle success rate (75.6%) is lower than his peers, and he concedes 1.25 penalties per game, his broad output and breakdown threat make him a high-impact option. Batley’s mix of physicality, timing, and decision-making make him a high-impact option for sides needing clean, front-foot power.

10.  Arthur Clark: Arthur Clark is rapidly developing into a complete second-row threat. He leads the group with 11.7 tackles per 80 minutes at an outstanding 88.9% success rate, while also making the most ball-carrying impact: 6.3 carries, 18.3 metres, and 2.7 gainline breaks per match. That’s backed by 9.1 post-contact metres per 80, making him a serious front-foot option.

He also wins 2.7 lineouts and adds 0.33 steals, along with 0.56 turnovers and a group-best 0.78 offloads—a sign of his ability to link phases and play at tempo. He concedes 0.89 penalties and makes 0.56 handling errors per game, but those are minor costs for such a high-output player. Clark’s numbers show a lock who is everywhere on the pitch and still getting better.

11.  Nick Isiekwe: Isiekwe continues to prove his worth as a genuine lineout threat. He leads this group with 5 lineout steals and adds 35 clean takes, making him a key figure at set-piece time. He’s also contributed solidly with 104 tackles (80.6% success) and 3 turnovers won.

Though used more selectively in attack (36 carries, 28 metres), he boasts a decent gainline success rate (36.1%) and impressive 38 post-contact metres—more than his total metres, showing he often breaks initial contact. With just 4 penalties conceded, Isiekwe remains a disciplined and athletic option, particularly strong in lineout and maul phases.

12.  Richard Capstick: Capstick has been everywhere this season—17 appearances, 165 tackles (with an impressive 88.2% success rate), and a group-leading 10 turnovers won. He’s a relentless presence in both defensive and breakdown work, and while his gainline success rate (27.3%) is the lowest in the group, his 88 carries show he's always willing to take on heavy traffic.

At set-piece, he’s been active in the air with 44 lineouts won and 1 steal, and contributes across the board with 108 metres made, 72 post-contact metres, and 5 offloads. His penalty count (11) and handling errors (11) suggest there's room to tidy up, but Capstick offers the kind of high-involvement, high-impact profile that coaches trust to deliver over 80 minutes.

13.  Ben Curry:  Ben Curry continues to deliver Test-level consistency. Across 11 appearances, he made 144 tackles at 89% success, with 10 dominant hits, and added 8 turnovers. That equates to 13.1 tackles and 0.73 turnovers per 80 minutes—a clear sign of his defensive leadership.

His attacking work has also stepped up: 90 carries, 208 metres, and a 54% gainline success rate show smart, aggressive carrying. He scored 2 tries, added 2 assists, and produced 10 offloads—all while maintaining tidy error and penalty rates. Ben Curry is a a real leader who offers all-round balance, work ethic, and rugby smarts

14.  Alex Dombrandt: Alex Dombrandt remains one of England’s most distinctive back-rowers—a forward who operates like a second playmaker. Over 11 appearances, he chalked up 114 carries for 305 metres, with 52 gainline wins for a robust 46% gainline success rate. His average of 27.7 metres and 4.7 gainline breaks per 80 minutes underlines how consistently he challenges defensive lines.

What sets Dombrandt apart is his ability to link phases and create scoring chances. He delivered 4 try assists, made 10 offloads, and still chipped in with 2 tries—making him the most creative No. 8 in the Premiership this season. Defensively, he’s solid: 93 tackles at 85%, plus 12 turnovers won, showing his work at the breakdown continues to evolve. Dombrandt isn’t just a carrier—he’s a true attacking asset

15.  Emeka Ilione: Emeka Ilione might not have logged huge volume this season, but his efficiency has been eye-catching. Across 13 appearances and just 26 carries, he scored 3 tries—a remarkable return that speaks to his strike rate and close-range power. With 4.2 post-contact metres per 80 and a 90% tackle success rate, he’s making the most of every involvement.

Defensively, Ilione has made 46 tackles, added 6 turnovers, and kept his error count low—all signs of a player who understands his role and executes it with clarity. While his gainline success rate (35%) and carry volume are still developing, he’s shown he can deliver in tight moments. There’s a sense that Ilione is just starting to scratch the surface—but even now, he’s a back-rower who offers clean execution, physical edge, and scoring instinct.

16.  Jack Kenningham: Jack Kenningham may not grab headlines, but his numbers tell the story of a player doing all the right things. Over 16 appearances and 1,280 minutes, he racked up 190 tackles at 81% success, with 9 dominant hits and a standout 23 turnovers—the most in this back-row cohort. That’s a staggering 1.44 turnovers per 80 minutes, making him one of the most effective jackallers in the league.

Kenningham also chipped in with 144 carries, 284 metres, and 62 gainline wins, crossing the gainline 43% of the time. His attacking numbers—1 try, 2 assists, 4 offloads—aren’t flashy, but they show he’s capable in support. With low error rates and balanced discipline, Kenningham remains a defensive workhorse and breakdown technician, offering huge unseen value.

17.  Tom Willis: Tom Willis has put together a monster campaign. With 232 carries across 15 appearances making over 10% of Saracens’ carries, he gained 867 metres, 101 of them beyond the gainline, and a massive 22.1 post-contact metres per 80 minutes. His 15.5 carries and 57.8 metres per game and 92 defenders beaten mark him out as the premiership's most productive forward carrier.

He’s also been rock solid on defence: 196 tackles with an 88% success rate, with 12 dominant hits and 16 turnovers won. Throw in 5 tries, 3 assists, and 22 offloads, and you’ve got a back-row forward who contributes at every phase of the game. Willis combines the work rate of a flanker with the explosiveness of a No. 8. Simply put, he’s been one of the most complete back-rowers in England this season

18.  Jack van Poortvliet: Jack van Poortvliet has built his game around balance and consistency. Across 15 games, he averages 53.5 passes, 1.8 defenders beaten, and 1 clean break per match—proving he’s not afraid to mix up his service with genuine threat around the ruck. He also adds 0.2 tries and 0.33 assists per game, making regular contributions to Leicester’s scoreboard.

He’s the most active defender in this group of scrum halves, making 4.07 tackles per game, and shows growing confidence in his kicking game with an impressive 1.87 retained kicks per match. He’s not the flashiest, but JvP is technically sound, physically reliable, and maturing fast into a test-match-ready scrum-half.

19.  Harry Randall: Harry Randall doesn’t just speed up the game—he sets it on fire. He leads all English scrum-halves in passes per game (Top 1%), and his attacking output is unmatched: Top 10% for try assists, and the best clean break rate of the trio. His footwork remains deadly, beating defenders regularly and keeping opposition back rows honest.

Defensively, he’s steady with a 66.3% tackle success rate, and his kicking game has matured too—he ranks in the Top 10% for retained kicks. Randall brings tempo, flair, and end-product—he’s one of the most dangerous attacking 9 in the country

20. Raffi Quirke: Raffi Quirke may have only featured in 7 matches, but his impact per appearance has been seriously impressive. He averages 0.29 tries, 0.29 try assists, and 1.29 defenders beaten per game, making him a genuine threat around the fringes. Add in 0.71 offloads and 0.43 clean breaks per match, and you’ve got a scrum-half who keeps defences guessing every time he sniffs a gap.

Quirke’s work off the ball is just as sharp. With 4.86 tackles per game at a 69.4% success rate (the best of the group), he’s a strong contributor defensively. He’s also tidy in possession—no recorded bad passes—and kicks smartly, with 4 retained kicks across his 7 appearances. Compact, consistent, and confident, Quirke is quietly putting together a case for more minutes and higher honours

21.  Charlie Atkinson: Charlie Atkinson is one of the promising young 10s in the league, but his numbers this season show a player still finding consistency at senior level. In 13 appearances, he’s contributed modestly with 0.15 try assists per game, but his 1.15 defenders beaten and 0.38 clean breaks per match show he’s far more comfortable challenging the line than managing the game conservatively.

22.  George Ford: George Ford continues to prove why he’s England’s most tactically mature fly-half. Across 11 appearances, he’s averaged 0.82 try assists per game—the highest among Premiership 10s—and manages the game with surgical precision. He averages 9.9 kicks in play per match, gaining a massive 305.5 metres per game, and the ball is retained on over 1.2 of those kicks per outing. That’s elite territory and possession management.

He also averages 7.2 points per game, including 1.45 conversions and 1.18 penalties per match. His tackle success rate of 71.9% is solid for a fly-half, and with zero bad passes recorded, Ford is performing at a consistently high technical level. Simply put, he’s the general England can trust when structure and precision matter most.

23.  Seb Atkinson:  Seb Atkinson’s case for England selection isn’t built on flair—it’s built on unmatched work rate and impact per minute. Across 16 games, he averages a league-leading 12 tackles per match, alongside 2.44 defenders beaten and 1.06 clean breaks per game. He’s consistently at the heart of the action, adding 0.63 turnovers, 0.38 tries, and 6.9 metres per carry through tough, direct running.

But there are trade-offs: Atkinson also averages 0.88 penalties and 1.13 handling errors per game, the highest among his peers. That reflects the volume and pressure he plays under—he’s constantly involved, often in tight contact or breakdown zones. Still, with a 75.9% tackle success rate and massive involvement on both sides of the ball, he remains one of the most influential and physically reliable centres in the Premiership—Atkinson brings the engine room.

24.  Oscar Beard: Beard’s numbers reflect what he brings: consistent two-way threat. He averages 7.68 metres per carry, 3.44 defenders beaten, and nearly a clean break per game—steady, clean output over 16 matches. His tackle success rate (74.5%) and 0.31 turnovers per game show he’s safe without the ball, and his penalty and error rates (0.25 / 0.5) are well within control. He may not be the flashiest, but he’s a balanced, intelligent operator—the kind you trust in a test environment.

25.  Reiketi Ma’asi-White: Ma’asi-White might be one of the most exciting uncapped names in the England training squad. The numbers don’t lie: in just 6 appearances, he’s averaging 8.3 metres per carry, scoring a try every other game, and beating more than 2 defenders per outing. That’s elite strike rate territory.

But he’s not just about flashy runs. Maasi-White backs it up defensively with 9.8 tackles per game and a solid 76.6% tackle success rate. His clean breaks and line-busting ability give England a different dimension in the midfield—he’s the kind of centre who can turn half-chances into highlights.

The only red flag: 0.5 penalties and 0.67 handling errors per game, indicating some polish is still needed. But with his profile, England may be staring at the next big midfield weapon. He may have fewer minutes under his belt than others in camp, but if Steve Borthwick is looking for a powerful, line-breaking option off the bench or in rotation, Ma’asi-White could be a serious wildcard.

26.  Luke Northmore: Northmore is England’s most well-balanced centre: 8.02 metres per carry, 0.4 tries per game, 7.7 tackles per game, and a healthy 3.3 defenders beaten per outing. He’s involved in everything—defence, attack, transition—and his 1.1 clean breaks per match are the best in this group. He does carry a slightly low tackle success rate (68.8%) and a handling error per game, but that’s part of the risk when you’re always in the play. Reliable, versatile, and sharp—Northmore is a tactical Swiss army knife

27.  Henry Slade: Slade isn’t here for flash—he’s here for control. He leads the group in points per game (5.55) thanks to his boot, and while his carry metres (5.89) and defenders beaten (1.18) don’t wow, he’s still the heartbeat of structure. His defensive output is moderate (5.55 tackles/game) with the lowest tackle success rate (64.9%), but his vision and decision-making cover a lot of ground. Handling errors (1.0/game) remain an issue, but his experience and tactical control bring intangible value no stat sheet can capture.

28.  Tobias Elliott: Tobias Elliott has quietly been one of the standout wingers in the Premiership this season. He’s not just quick—he’s seriously efficient, making a massive 12.09 metres every time he carries the ball, which puts him in the top 4% of all wingers. That’s the kind of stat that makes defenders nervous. But what really sets him apart is that he doesn’t switch off when his team’s defending—he’s in the top 10% for tackles per game too. Most wingers are either flashy in attack or solid in defence—Elliott is both. He’s the kind of player who does the hard work and still makes the highlight reel.

29.  Immanuel Feyi-Waboso: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso brings sheer electricity to the wing. His numbers are explosive: 0.71 tries per game, nearly 70 metres per match, and 3.57 defenders beaten per game, all from just seven appearances. His 1.71 clean breaks per outing make him one of England’s most dynamic line-breakers. When he’s in space, defenders panic.

That said, his rawness shows—Feyi-Waboso tops the group for handling errors (1.57) and concedes 0.57 penalties per game, the second-highest rate. But with that risk comes enormous reward. He’s not just exciting—he’s genuinely match-altering when given the chance.

30.  Cadan Murley: Cadan Murley continues to back up the hype with elite-level production across the board. With 0.82 tries per game, he’s the most prolific finisher among England’s wings, but he’s far more than a finisher. Murley averages over 10 carries and 81.5 metres per match, consistently carving through defences with a back-three-best 3.82 defenders beaten and 2.36 clean breaks per game. Simply put: when he’s on the ball, something happens.

The trade-off is his high involvement comes with risk—his 1.36 handling errors per game are among the highest—but that’s the cost of heavy touches

31.  Tom Roebuck: Tom Roebuck may not top the charts for carries or metres, but what he does offer is efficiency and physicality, particularly in contact. Averaging 0.6 tries per game and over 1 clean break per match, Roebuck is a proven finisher with a knack for popping up at the right time. He averages 6.7 carries and 41.6 metres per game, but the standout detail is his 7.2 post-contact metres per match—the highest among this group. That stat highlights his power and determination to keep moving forward after the first hit, making him especially valuable in tighter contests where line breaks are harder to come by.

He also contributes with 0.13 try assists, beats 2 defenders per game, and keeps penalties low (0.2 per game), though his handling error rate (1.33) and tackle success (60.8%) suggest there’s room to sharpen his all-around execution. Roebuck is the kind of winger who may not always dominate volume stats, but when the game slows down and space tightens, his ability to power through contact and finish clinically becomes a huge asset.

32.  Joe Carpenter: Joe Carpenter has put together one of the most productive seasons of any full back in the Premiership. Over 17 appearances, he’s clocked up a staggering 1,185 metres from 186 carries, comfortably outpacing his peers. He’s also led the group in defenders beaten (65) and clean breaks (18)—proof that he’s not just covering ground, he’s constantly breaking through.

He’s chipped in with 4 tries and 6 assists, underlining his ability to influence games in the final third. While his handling error rate (1.41 per game) is on the high side, that’s reflective of his high involvement in high-pressure moments. Defensively, he’s steady with 38 tackles at a 55.9% success rate, and he shows solid composure under the high ball. Carpenter’s game is built around aggressive metres, broken tackles, and attacking punch—a genuine line-breaking weapon from full back

33.  Freddie Steward: Freddie Steward remains a cornerstone of England’s squad, and his attacking impact this season has stepped up. With 7 tries and 7 try assists in 15 appearances, he’s producing nearly a try contribution per game—a huge boost to his overall value. Steward also posted 179 carries for 912 metres, beating 50 defenders and recording 14 clean breaks.

Defensively, his 38 tackles from 77 attempts yield a modest 49.4% tackle success rate, but he keeps mistakes low with only 2 penalties and 0.27 retained kicks per match—modest, but reliable. Steward’s profile blends positional safety with increasing final-third threat, making him still a balanced, dependable choice at 15.

With England Rugby’s summer tour looming as well as the Frane XV game upcoming we’ve gotten a first glimpse at what the squad is likely to look like. While there will certainly be changes once the Saints and Bath players become available it’s massively encouraging for England fans to have the kind of depth that sees this as your squad without two of the top performing teams in the league and also missing the Lions selected players.

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