The law changes being introduced across the game in July should help speed up play, improve the spectacle and reduce injuries, what’s not to like.
Joe Marler, Dan Cole, Elliot Daly and George Ford all have a huge number of caps and have had long international careers, but I’m not sure they are offering outstanding leadership and you can’t just wait for them to exit stage left on their own terms.
Steve Borthwick’s first England squad of a new era strikes the perfect balance between continuity and freshness but now the evolution in style has to follow suit.
‘Winning is a habit’ is something you hear an awful lot in sport, and Scotland’s recent results suggest that’s a truism based on - well - truths: look at the form guide above and try to argue that performances exist in isolation.
One miserable test rugby losing streak will come to an end when Italy and Argentina face off in Treviso this weekend.
There have been plenty of highs and lows in the history of the England back row, although sustained success looks like it could be the group's trajectory.
After a string of disappointing results, Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder has left Northampton Saints in a move that, depending on who you ask is either long overdue or unfairly harsh.