Life on the Test level pitch has changed for England flanker Tom Curry in recent months due to refereeing changes at the breakdown.
Billy Vunipola is an irreplaceable player and Eddie Jones made clear he was looking for an alternative way for England to play without him.
Tom Curry has taken tips from Billy Vunipola and David Pocock to ease his adjustment to No.8, but the England back row will still play to his own strengths.
The young Sale back row is showing no signs of slowing down despite a hectic schedule club schedule following on from his World Cup exploits with England.
Saracens back rower Ben Earl continues to flourish in the 2019/20 season and the loose forward is putting down serious England markers each and every week.
An ugly eye gouge on England star Tom Curry marred Sale Shark's victory over La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup at the AJ Bell Stadium.
Arriving back to work at Sale has jolted the England flanker back into life but he admits the ultimate disappointment of Japan 2019 will stay with him forever.
Tom Curry’s first club have expressed their pride in the England flanker following his appearance in the World Cup final.