Very much an "A" squad, with Ford, Youngs, May, Billy V, Slade, Stuart, Malins, Earl, Wilson all of which had significant 6N involvement all rested, and the rest of the core of that 6N squad away with the Lions. Only really Genge, Lawrence and Robson retained.
Pleased for those selected, especially Bassett who has been so consistently good for so long now. Feared his opportunity may have passed.
Please look after them Eddie!
(Edit: Just realised players from clubs involved in Premiership and Championship playoffs not considered, so not all of the above necessarily rested)