Crocks in teams of their own

DESPITE the weekend reappearance of Taulupe Faletau, Maro Itoje and Jack Nowell, the casualty stations across all Six Nations are still cluttered with victims in varying states of disrepair.

So many are currently unfit that it is possible to pick two complete teams of crocks. Most of those featured are definite nonstarters for the opening round.

Those who have been removed from the starting grid for the tournament and those who are in danger of following suit are to be found in the following teams: