Eddie Jones ditches the England old guard for an injection of new blood | Robert Kitson

The coach has chosen an unexpected 31 for the World Cup with a host of experienced players falling by the waysideIs World Cup selection an art or a science? Sitting in a school language classroom on the outskirts of Bristol, Eddie Jones pondered the question for a moment. “It’s less science, more art,” he replied, eventually. Those unsure about the make-up of England’s squad list for rugby union’s ultimate tournament can at least rest assured his final 31 names have not been picked on a casual whim. Related: England’s attacking edge too sharp for Wales but defence remains a concern | Michael A…