Former Eire and Lions wing Simon Zebo says “scorching competitors” stays throughout the back-three positions.
Wing Duhan van der Merwe had some good touches however didn’t rating any of Scotland’s 5 tries in opposition to Wales, and Eire’s James Lowe injured his again within the warm-up in Dublin and needed to withdraw.
England wing Tommy Freeman added his fourth attempt of the marketing campaign with a strong end from Elliot Daly’s intelligent kick by way of, whereas his Northampton club-mate Ollie Sleightholme scored twice out huge.
Zebo says Freeman, who has the second-most tries within the event alongside Jones, is a powerful contender for the Lions.
“He has been implausible for Northampton for a while and is a implausible finisher,” Zebo instructed REPORTAHOLICS’s Six Nations Rugby Particular.
“He’s undoubtedly in with a shout. It’s scorching competitors within the again three however he’s most likely the shape participant in the meanwhile.”
Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn, in the meantime, additionally strengthened his declare for a spot on the aircraft.
The Toulouse flier confirmed his athleticism and energy to complete two tries in victory over Wales, however his unavailability within the early levels of the tour with the High 14 season nonetheless ongoing could concern Farrell.
Elsewhere, Hugo Keenan had a quiet recreation for Eire and England’s Marcus Smith was dropped for Daly, earlier than producing a powerful try-scoring efficiency from the bench at Allianz Stadium.
Lawrence’s early damage noticed Smith, who normally operates at fly-half, enter the fray at full-back with 32-year-old Daly transferring into midfield.
Daly might be focusing on a 3rd Lions tour after starring at outdoors centre, whereas Smith made a vital try-saving deal with on Italy’s Matt Gallagher earlier than stretching England’s lead with a nice solo end on the different finish.
