Half a dozen of the key figures from each squad primed to make a big impact at this season’s tournament
Genge won his first cap nearly five years ago but has started only one Six Nations match, against
Italy in 2019. With Mako Vunipola injured and Joe Marler withdrawing for personal reasons, the 25-year-old Leicester loosehead is the likely beneficiary. On his day, Genge has few peers, mixing destructive scrummaging with carrying and tackling, aggressively mobile. Consistency has been an issue as well as temperament, but if
England are to make greater use of their attacking options, they need more forwards to make metres and deliver quick possession. Which is where Genge comes in and what Eddie Jones will be looking for is the player whose multilayered performance helped Leicester overcome a 14-point deficit against Bath this month.