CONTENDERS FOR No9 SLOT

DANNY CARE (England) ARGUABLY the form No 9 this year but 34-year-old has not played Test rugby since 2018. JOHN COONEY (Ireland) GOAL-KICKING heartbeat of the Ulster team. A cult hero for his province but Test career has never taken off. GARETH DAVIES (Wales) GAINED Lions experience in 2017. Known for his pace and canny ability to read the game. CONOR MURRAY (Ireland) HAS all the pedigree. Regarded as a fading force but was masterful against England last month. ALI PRICE (Scotland) LIVEWIRE runner with vision but at times he was targeted during the recent Six Nations. TOMOS WILLIAMS (Wales) REGARDED in Wales as a major talent but has not transformed potential into consistent excellence. BEN YOUNGS (England) ENGLAND’S first choice who has dominated the position under Eddie Jones. At his best he can shred defences.