The latest round of the PREM Rugby season has come and gone, and with it, the whispers of England's Test squad selection for the summer tour. As Steve Borthwick's choices near, the winners and losers are becoming clearer, with some players shining brighter than others. The East Midlands full-backs, Freddie Steward and George Furbank, are in the running for the 15 shirt, with their displays against Northampton standing out. Their attacking prowess and ability to complement each other could make them a formidable duo for England. The Leicester wing duo, Ollie Hassell-Collins and Adam Radwan, are also in the mix, with their electric performances against Northampton showcasing their synergy and potential to drive England's attack. At tighthead, Afo Fasogbon and Josh Iosefa-Scott have put themselves in the shop window with their marauding displays, while Henry Slade's consistency and playmaking skills for Exeter Chiefs have impressed. Back bolters Olly Hartley, Paul Brown-Bampoe, and Orlando Bailey have also shown they can mix it with the best in the competition. However, the Northampton Saints contingent has struggled, with their defeat at Mattioli Woods Welford Road not doing their England hopes any favors. Tom Willis, the Bordeaux-bound number eight, has been head and shoulders the best player in the PREM this season, but his absence from the England squad is a reminder of what they are missing. The red-hot pair Gabriel Oghre and Billy Searle, who were pushing their names into the conversation for July selection, are now likely out of the picture due to cruel injuries. In the end, the winners and losers of this round of the PREM Rugby season will shape the future of England's Test squad, with Borthwick's choices near. Personally, I think the East Midlands full-backs and the Leicester wing duo are the standouts, but the tighthead pair and back bolters are also in the running. What makes this particularly fascinating is the battle for positions and the impact these players could have on England's summer tour. In my opinion, Borthwick has a tough decision to make, but with the players shining in this round, he has a wealth of talent to choose from.
