With the Six Nations fast approaching, England selection debates are beginning to intensify. Steve Borthwick names his squad ahead of the Wales opener in just under three weeks, and while established names dominate discussion, opportunity often arises elsewhere.<\/p>\n
\u2b50 Save us to your\u00a0Google Favourites\u00a0<\/a>for nonstop RUCK content!<\/p>\n Whether through timely form, injuries in key positions or sheer persistence, these five players represent outside shots who could yet force their way into England\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n 1 Billy Searle<\/p>\n If form counts for anything, Billy Searle is making himself impossible to ignore. Fly-half remains one of England\u2019s most competitive positions, but his recent Champions Cup and Prem performances are forcing him into the conversation.<\/p>\n Against Bayonne last week, Searle was outstanding. He created the opening two tries with near-identical long passes before switching roles himself, racing clear to complete a second-half hat-trick. Playing with clarity, confidence and an emerging swagger, he controlled the contest with authority.<\/p>\n England\u2019s depth at ten is formidable, but performances of this quality make it increasingly difficult to overlook him.<\/p>\n CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n