Steve Borthwick has named his 36-man England training squad that will assemble for a four-day training camp ahead of their clash with a France XV at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium next week.
England's new generation of No.9s will have to go some to match the class and durability of retiring duo.
In the wake of England's lacklustre 20-9 Summer Nations Series defeat to Wales, head coach Steve Borthwick has been left to grapple with a myriad of errors and a disappointing performance from his team.
Ex-England captain Phil de Glanville is relishing watching his son Tom forge his own path at Bath
Kyran Bracken has joined Clive Woodward in claiming the Joe Marler media event was a hindrance in the England lead-up to the 2019 RWC final.
Those forecasting an English hammering of Guinness Six Nations whipping boys Italy were given a rude awakening when a fired-up Azzurri broke England's defence after just 3 minutes.
Ben Spencer was the England go-to when an emergency arose for the World Cup final but he has been ignored this week despite his excellent Bath form.
There is a spike in sons following their fathers into rugby and former England player Kyran Bracken is no difference as his three boys all play scrum-half.
From red cards to a tragic car accident involving a fatality, England World Cup winner Julian White was a rumbustious tighthead who led a life less ordinary in rugby.
To mark replacement Iain Balshaw’s 41st birthday, here is a look at every member of England’s squad and what they have been up to since.