Barrit for England test

Hey Moz, Saffex will no doubt feel he has been vindicated.  Ex Keo

Former Sharks centre Brad Barritt is likely start for England in their Six Nations opener against Scotland in two weeks time.

England kicked off their Six Nations preparations this week as interim coach Stuart Lancaster’s 36-man training squad gathered in Leeds on Monday. Several key players are struggling with injury at the moment, including flanker Tom Wood, centre Manu Tuilagi, flyhalf Toby Flood and locks Courtney Lawes and Louis Deacon. Reports from the UK suggest Durban-born Barritt is now set to feature in the midfield when England tackle Scotland at Murrayfield on 4 February.

This is the 25-year-old Durban-born centre’s second England call-up, but he’s yet to make his Test debut. He only featured in a tour match against the NZ Maori in 2010. Barritt has been impressive for his club Saracens in their domestic and European Cup campaigns, and is considered as the in-form centre in England.

Other South African-born players in the squad include lock Mouritz Botha and prop Matt Stevens.

Still think the guy is a bit of a plodder myself. CAn tthink he will cause opposition sides problems at test level unless he as vastly improved since leaving SA.

My opinion:

If ya don't make the grade, go to England.

Flas in this case certainly. I cant imagine Barret making a Bok side. However if you want to make real money play for England!

@Beeno1. You cannot just decide to play for England. Maybe you meant: "Play IN England"

I, for one, will be very disappointed to see him in an England shirt. He shouldn't be considered at all. I think he will be found wanting as he is rather a one trick pony and, far from being the player you suggest he is, Beeno, he will only be in the team as Tuilagi is injured. When he is fit, I fully expect to see Farrell and Tuilagi as our Centre pairing.