Writing in the Guardian, Rob Kitson previews Stuart Lancaster's EPS squad.
"It is almost 15 years since English rugby last experienced such a complete change of direction. The arrival of Clive Woodward at Twickenham in 1997 was the prelude to a wholesale selectorial reshuffle. Something similar is imminent. When Stuart Lancaster unveils his senior and Saxons squads at West Park Leeds RFC in Yorkshire, last year's World Cup will suddenly feel like ancient history.
Lancaster, of course, is merely occupying a caretaker role but half of the squad that Martin Johnson took to New Zealand are in danger of becoming permanently surplus to requirements. Trading places with Lewis Moody, Mike Tindall, Mark Cueto et al will be names such as Owen Farrell, Ben Morgan, Brad Barritt and Joe Marler, all uncapped and desperate to be part of a brighter future. It will not so much feel like a small transfusion of fresh blood as a whole armful."
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