Rugby union: 10 things to look out for in autumn internationals | Gerard Meagher

Courtney Lawes must be at the top of his game for England, Scotland will miss Nel in revenge mission, Italy poised for ‘Black-lash’ and Ireland reap rewardsSecond-guessing the complexities of Eddie Jones’s attacking strategy is often a bootless errand. Is Elliot Daly selected in the hope that George Ford and Owen Farrell can stretch the heavy South Africa forwards and unlock space for him or to add his booming left boot to what will be a heavy reliance on kicking? Or is Jonathan Joseph’s groin niggle simply not worth the risk? Related: Eddie Jones backs England to hit their peak for next World…