He approaches the midpoint of the six nations and Andy Farrell is taking a respite of the barge of his Six Nations Roadshow to reflect on his options.
The lions coach is expected to name a squad of only 40 players for the Australia tour and the guide is changing for the game.
He will appoint his squad in London at the end of April and the selection debates are already in full flow.
While England builds, Ireland continues its consistency, while Scotland expects better that the last two years has bought them.
Wales is in his own world, simply looking for a single victory.
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Andy Farrell is taking a break from the duty of the six nations to reflect on their lions squad options
Several players from England and Ireland expect the inclusion to travel low
Meanwhile, Wales is looking for a victory, since he has lost 14 games in a row, which leads to Warren Gatland
Row
There will be a strong temptation to go to all Irish in the first initial row, with an unstoppable mixture of power and experience in Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong.
The accessories that can cover both sides of the scrum are few and distant, unless Asher Opoku-Fordjour snatches the position of an unlikely Bolter.
Jamie George has left England XV, but could be a perfect candidate to lead the mid -week team in a line similar to Rory Best in 2017.
Picks: Porter, Sheehan, Furlong, George, Zander Fagerson, Will Stuart, Ellis Genge, Pierre Schoeman, Ronan Kelleher.
Second row
An arsenal of blocking loaded with dynamic lineut operators with the ability to use the shirt No. 6.
Maro Itoje and Tadhg Beirne have been the second ranks outstanding in the six nations so far, never turning from their high energy exhibitions. Joe McCarthy has been missing by
Ireland through an injury, but his raw power made him one of his innovative stars last year.
Picks: Iteje, Beirne, McCarthy, James Ryan, Ollie Chesum.
Dan Sheehan's tastes are part of what could end up being an Irish first row for the tour
England Captain Maro Iitoje, meanwhile, has been one of the second ranks highlighted in the six nations so far
Back row
The lions will be blessed with threats of spending to interrupt
The high pace attack of Australia. There are no 80 -minute centurions among the group, so Farrell is reliable
The captain of Ireland, Caelan Doris, is the favorite to be a tour captain.
Jac Morgan is the only player who has stood out in an abject Welsh team. The form guide has become the English contestants, with Tom Curry rediscovering their world -class performances to anticipate Ben Earl. Jack Willis is also in the mixture, but Toulouse's party clashes can work against him.
Picks: Tom Curry, Morgan, Doris, Willis, Jack Conan, Josh van Der Flier, Rory Darge.
Half scrum
One of Farrell's most reliable lieutenants, Ireland Scrum-Half Jamison Gibson-Park, is one of the first names on the team sheet.
He uses his evil pass to control the tempo and has the habit of choosing armed support lines. It is difficult to see Alex Mitchell from England or Tomas Williams of Wales that expel him.
Picks: Gibson-Park, Mitchell, Williams.
Tom Curry is rediscovering his world -class performances to get ahead of Ben Earl teammate
Ireland Scrum-Half Jamison Gibson-Park is one of the first names on the team sheet
Half fly
Things have not yet clicks on Scotland, but Finn Russell has been to Miles ahead of the Bath herd in the Premier League. Sam Pomentgast may well be 10 in 2029, but for now the Irishman looks like a capable substitute.
Marcus Smith has slipped behind Smith end for England, but his attack instincts and his abilities to cover the background make him a valuable option.
Celecciones: Russell, Purkey, Marcus Smith.
Centers
Soone Tuipulotou was close to the XV world standard before being beaten by an injury on the eve of the six nations. If you recover on time for the tour, there will be a temptation to inject instant cohesion by meeting with their Scottish teammates, Russell and Huw Jones.
The Irish midfield Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw offer power and experience, and Ollie Lawrence can riff the subtle signals of Russell of his time in Bath.
Picks: Tuipulotu, Jones, Aki, Henshaw, Lawnce.
Receding three
Each lions tour needs a wild personality and Mack Hansen has been one of the most popular selections in the recent Ireland squads. But it faces a battle against the rhythm and power of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, James Lowe and Duhan Van Der Merwe.
The full-back Hugo Keenan personifies the work rate that has made Ireland so successful, and Blair Kinghorn is flourishing with Toulouse.
Picks: Feyi-Waboso, Lowe, Van Der Merwe, Hansen, Kinghorn.
Marcus Smith has slipped behind Smith end for England, but his attack instincts and his ability to cover backing make him a valuable option
Herbie Farnworth (left) would start England, according to Martin Gleeson, and could end as a wild card
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Herbie Farnworth
Imagine the exaggeration if the English of the Arl Dream team last year was appointed Bolter against Joseph Suaalii.
Former England attack coach Martin Gleeson says that the Rugby League star would be a shoo-in for the center of the Steve Borthwick field if he changed the codes.