RUGBY UNION

Seven men, five spots: the race for back-three England places at Rugby World Cup

Eddie Jones is likely to take five of the seven main contenders for the wing and full-back places to this autumn’s World Cup
Clockwise from left: Daly, May, Cokanasiga, Brown, Ashton, Watson and Nowell
Clockwise from left: Daly, May, Cokanasiga, Brown, Ashton, Watson and Nowell

Elliot Daly
Age 26, Caps 30, Club Wasps
Key stat — 54.8 metres made per game in the Six Nations
Pro Versatile, increasingly assured under the high ball and brilliantly creative
Con Still inexperienced at full back
Selection chance 5/5

Jonny May
Age 28 Caps 45 Club Leicester Tigers
Key stat — 14 Test tries since the start of last year — more than any other player
Pro Arguably the best wing in the world after a barnstorming Six Nations
Con Hard to think of one, such has been his overall improvement. Peaked too soon?
Selection chance 5/5

Jack Nowell
Age 25 Caps 33 Club Exeter Chiefs
Key Stat — 17 defenders beaten in the Six Nations, more than any other England player
Pro Hard-working,