SO, WHO WILL LIGHT UP THE AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS?

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD

(England World Cup-winning coach) What would constitute a good autumn for England? Beating New Zealand. If they can do it with a depleted team their World Cup credentials would be hard to argue with. Which England player should excite us most? Semesa Rokoduguni — if he can reproduce his club form. And who has the biggest point to prove? Owen Farrell — needs to show he can play flat, attacking game to unleash England’s backs. Which visiting player will excite us most? Australia’s Israel Folau — one of the game’s most destructive broken-field runners. Sum up the internationals in three words. Sudden-death rugby.

NEIL BACK

(England World Cup-winning flanker) What would constitute a good autumn for England? With luck we could win all four, but it’s vital to at least stay within a score. Which England player should excite us most? Our pace can be bolstered by Brad Barritt doing the basics really well. And who has the biggest point to prove? Chris Robshaw — must prove that he is the best No 7. Which visiting player will excite us most? Julian Savea’s scoring record against England is phenomenal. Sum up the internationals in three words. Epic acid test.

MAGGIE ALPHONSI

(England Women’s World Cup winner) What would constitute a good autumn for England? Opening against New Zealand will be massive, so we’ll settle for three wins. Which England player should excite us most? Semesa Rokoduguni — a bold call. And who has the biggest point to prove? Massive opportunity for Kyle Eastmond to show what he’s about. Which visiting player will excite us most? Kieran Read — his ball-handling skills are fantastic. Sum up the internationals in three words. Testing, physical, exciting.

SERGE BETSEN

(France legend) What would constitute a good autumn for England? If they beat the All Blacks, they’ll have the belief to win all four. Which England player should excite us most? Billy Vunipola; when he told me he was born in 1992 I realised it was time to retire! And who has the biggest point to prove? My mate James Haskell, who is back near the squad. Which visiting player will excite us most? Sonny Bill Williams. Sum up the internationals in three words. Exhausting, exciting, enjoyable.