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It felt like a real changing-of-the-guard moment at Twickenham. We experienced a similar transition four years ago, when Sam Underhill and Tom Curry came in for James Haskell and Chris Robshaw. This time around, though, it feels like an even bigger turnover.
With new talent coming through, it’s hard to see how Owen Farrell can get back into the starting XV.
Farrell is shoehorned into the team for his leadership qualities but, right now, he is not the country’s outstanding No 10 or No 12 and only merits a place on the bench. Marcus Smith and Henry Slade are the form players and you have to let their partnership blossom.
It's difficult to see how Owen Farrell (right) can get back into England's starting XV
Slade could have been man of the match. He looked brilliant and was the architect of two England tries. It makes such a difference when he is allowed to play with freedom. He has a rugby brain like Will Greenwood. So smart.
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