Fantasy Six Nations 2022 Preview – England

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With Saturday 5th February 2022 fast approaching, it’s time to delve a bit deeper into this year’s potential fantasy Six Nations stars. So over the next two weeks FRG is providing a quick preview of all the teams from a fantasy perspective. Today we look at England…

England

In a nutshell

2021 was a year of highs and lows for England, with a disappointing first quarter followed by a promising summer and an outstanding autumn, where England went unbeaten during a successful summer and Autumn Nations Series. The Six Nations campaign in 2021 was one to forget, with England winning just two matches, finishing fifth overall as they lost all three matches against home nations opposition.
 
2021 was the year that saw Eddie Jones finally begin to involve an exciting new generation of talent, including the likes of Marcus Smith, Freddie Steward, Raffi Quirke, Alex Dombrandt and Sam Simmonds. All of whom made a notable impact during the Autumn Nations Series, which saw back to back wins over Australia and South Africa. All 5 should make a huge impact from a fantasy perspective if picked.
 
Elswhere, England have talents all over the field. This time last year, the two standout performers were Maro Itoje and Anthony Watson, with Itoje’s try against France proving key and Watson finishing England’s top tryscorer in the 2021 Six Nations with four tries. Elsewhere, Jamie Blamire took to international rugby like a duck to water, with six tries in five Tests, and so becoming the first England forward ever to score in four consecutive matches.
 
In 2022, England enter the tournament as the bookies 2nd Favourites, however they have challenging schedule with just two home matches in what is set to be the most competitive Guinness Six Nations in years, with Ireland and France both undefeated during the recent Autumn Nations Series, while Wales is the defending champion and Scotland is a force to be reckoned with. Round five’s trip to Paris is a mouth-watering tie that could very well decide the title.

Current World Ranking

3rd (As of the 10th January 2022)

Performance in the 2021 Six Nations

5th

Odds on winning Six Nations 2022

11/4 (2nd)

Six Nations History (Since start of Six Nations in 2000)

Winners x 7 (including 2 Grand Slams)

Most likely to make a fantasy impact

Marcus Smith (Fly Half – Harlequins)

Key players to consider

Kyle Sinckler (Prop – Bristol), Ellis Genge (Prop – Leicester), Jamie Blamire (Hooker – Newcastle), Jamie George (Hooker – Saracens), Alfie Barbeary (Hooker/Loose Forward – Wasps), Maro Itoje (Lock – Saracens), Jonny Hill (Lock – Exeter), Alex Dombrandt (Loose Forward – Harlequins), Sam Simmonds (Loose Forward – Exeter), Tom Curry (Loose Forward – Sale), Ben Youngs (Scrum Half – Leicester), Owen Farrell (Fly Half/Centre – Saracens), Marcus Smith (Fly Half – Harlequins), Henry Slade (Centre – Exeter Chiefs), Joe Marchant (Centre/Outside Back – Harlequins), Jonny May (Outside Back – Gloucester Tigers), Max Malins (Outside Back – Saracens), Freddie Steward (Outside Back- Leicester)

Top Performers in 2021 Six Nations

  • Most Points: Owen Farrell (50 points)
  • Most Tries: Anthony Watson (4 tries)
  • Most Assists: Dan Robson and Jamie George (2 assists each)
  • Successful Kicks: Owen Farrell (19 successful kicks)
  • Most Metres Carried: Elliot Daly (435m carried)
  • Most Defenders Beaten: Elliot Daly and Anthony Watson (13 defenders beaten each)
  • Most offloads: Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola (4 offloads each)
  • Most Successful tackles: Tom Curry (63 tackles made)

Six Nations 2022 Squad

Likely Kickers

Successful kicks from England kickers since the start of the 2019/20 season…

Full list of Matches

  • Round 1 – Saturday February 5th, 4:45pm GMT – Scotland v England – Murrayfield
  • Round 2 – Sunday February 13th, 3:00pm GMT – Italy v England – Stadio Olimpico
  • Round 3 – Saturday February 26th, 4:45pm GMT – England v Wales – Twickenham
  • Round 4 – Saturday March 12th, 4:45pm GMT – England v Ireland – Twickenham
  • Round 5 – Saturday March 19th, 8pm GMT – France v England – Stade De France

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Fantasy Rugby Games for the 2022 Six Nations

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