🦁 IN: Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks, Hooker, Age 32)
Replaces: Theo Dan
Cowan-Dickie is back — and looking more like his old self. Now with Sale Sharks and impressing on Lions duty, the 31-year-old brings powerful scrummaging, top-tier set-piece work, and huge physicality around the park. He’s experienced, proven, and a former British & Irish Lion.
Theo Dan, on the other hand, underwhelmed during England’s summer tour. Despite his raw power and future potential, his set-piece struggles — particularly at the lineout — have raised concerns. LCD’s return to full fitness may prove too hard to ignore.
Final Word
If England stick with 17 EPS contracts, we’re backing Pollock, Farrell, and Cowan-Dickie to break in — with Martin, Slade, and Dan making way. Harsh calls? Maybe. But international rugby waits for no one.
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