There is speculation about potential replacements for Owen Farrell as England rugby captain, with George Ford and Jamie George being backed as prime contenders. Alex Sanderson and Steve Borthwick have expressed support for Ford, citing his calming influence and emotional intelligence. Will Stuart, who missed his chance at the World Cup, is determined to stake a claim for the national jersey, following an interview with him. These developments come ahead of the Saracens vs. Sale showdown in the Premiership Rugby league. The potential captaincy change is generating significant interest in the rugby community.
Will Stuart interview: I dislocated my elbow against a South African scrum – but I had my revenge ✍️ @danscho1 #TelegraphRugby
Will Stuart: I missed the chance to make England shirt mine Bath prop was a peripheral figure at World Cup, but with his club flying high, he is determined to stake claim for national jersey Tap below for the interview by @willgkelleher ⬇️ https://t.co/L32sbBcL8N
🗞️ THE RIL MUST READ After being sidelined at the RWC, Will Stuart fears he missed his chance as England’s tighthead. @willgkelleher talks to the Bath prop about how he has a point to prove. Can he seize the jersey, or will the youngsters now take it? https://t.co/DucF4d37YZ
Will Stuart: I missed the chance to make the England shirt mine @TimesSport Stuart sounds signed up to new projects with Bath & England, knowing he needs to take his next opportunity having been frustrated he didn’t at the World Cup. #Bath #PremRugby https://t.co/qY4eodd495
George Ford has been backed by Alex Sanderson to replace Owen Farrell as England captain because he is a “calming influence” Read the full story here ⬇️ https://t.co/nL4Vqs3ZDm
Steve Borthwick told of three ready-to-go replacements for Owen Farrell as England rugby captain https://t.co/MfTDkXqqlG
Jamie George and George Ford backed as prime contenders to take over as England captain, ahead of @premrugby showdown between title holders Saracens and league leaders Sale in Salford on Friday night - story for @MailSport … https://t.co/L24VAi871W
George Ford for captain? @EnglandRugby @SaleSharksRugby @TimesSport https://t.co/1vhIITibAd
George Ford has been backed by Alex Sanderson to replace Owen Farrell as England captain because he is a “calming influence” and “exceptionally emotionally intelligent” ⬇️ Read below✍️@chrisjonespress https://t.co/nL4Vqs3ZDm