Brad Barritt injury sad but provides opportunity for experimentation.

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Sad to see Barritt injured and although his attacking play is limited England will miss his solidity in defence. They will particularly miss him in his role as effective leader of the defencive effort. However his injury does does give england the opportunity to give Twelvetrees an extended run. I suggest that they should bite the bullet and go with Burns and Twelvetrees as ten and twelve. With Manu, Yarde and Wade it certainly looks a more threatening attacking force but I would worry about defence.

Cyril I agree about Ashton. He's looked a lot hungrier and more well rounded player this season.

Looks to have sorted out his defence too - well done Alex and Paul. 

It helps having big ball carriers to create space - e.g. the vunipola bros for Sarries, Morgan and Tuilagi for England.