Cipriani has all the confidence he needs WITH BALL IN HAND, but not only is he not very good at tackling, he is actually scared to tackle and ran away from contact on more than one occasion. I've said it before...NO TACKLE=NO FUTURE. You should know that Jonny.

Dave, Auckland,

How about Lamb on the bench, and Flood starting?
Cipriani is a good club fly-half, but lacks decisiveness at international level and off the pitch seems to lack sufficent humility to inspire confidence that he wants to improve. The centres also need changing.

Gareth P Howell, Nottingham,

Just how many chances should Cipriani get? It's not like there aren't VERY good challengers for the 10 shirt - Flood is currently playing better Than Cipriani and JW is still to come back. I thought Cipriani was dreadful on Saturday, totally lacking direction and should have been sub'd even earlier

David, St Albans, UK

As an Aussie I thought Cipriani showed real class. His 2 breaks were devastating and bloody lucky to be stopped. His drop goal was the right option but unfortunately he skewed the kick. I reckon it was a turning point of the match. If he had got that England could have been inspired.

a don, Sydney, Australia

Jonny, the Cipriani or Wilkinson is one of those pub debates that never get decided but both of you together, well, the other countries must be dreading the day. Rest hard, and God bless you for all you have done for England and the sport!

Jack, Tadworth, Surrey

Can i just say jonny that all you have done for england and for newcastle, how incredibly modest you are! Get yourself fit soon and lets see you with an england shirt on again! Lets raise our glasses to a true gent and a great no 10!! JONNY WILKINSON!! P.S...my 9 year old son is your biggest fan!!

chris waddington, retford, uk

Jonny started in a team with outstanding forwards who pressurised the opposition into giving penatlies -- and he scored with faultless kicking. The current forwards are not that dominant -- so should concentrate on getting quick ball to talented backs. Danny's the fly-half for that type of game

matt, aylsham, uk

What a superbly rounded point. Once again Jonny you give an insight into the world of international rugby, the england set up and the fly half role that others often lack.

We must remember that DC only has 5 caps, give him a chance, Rome was not built in a day.

James, Wellington, New Zealand

Ever the gentleman, Jonnie. Wish you well but you are right, Danny is the future and he needs game time, lots of game time and not to be judged until he has had that as he will make mistakes, things will not go for him, and he has not got the class of players outside that you had!

Tony Thompson, Biarritz,

Excellent assessment of the situation from JW - DC has a way to go yet as in international fly-half. Unfortunately everyone is carried away by Danny's attacking flair and ignoring what made JW outstanding - solid defence - and I don't know if experience is going to do anything about that.

Rob, Ottawa,

Rob - I think you need to re-read. JS-D and MT are generally not given the run they should fit or otherwise. OB the same but just now it's the 10 position that needs addressing. As polite as JW is, DC has been charged down for 2 tries in 5 games and could not hit barn door at 5 paces with his kicks.

Matt Fiske-Jackson, Paignton, Devon

Can someone explain to me the change since the introduction of an attacking coach? What made Cipriani stand out in the Ireland game was his ability to run moves with confidence and good execution. Our counterattacking looks nervous and we seem happy simply shipping the ball from 10 to 12. MOVES PLS!

Nick, southampton, hampshire

Matt - I think you'll find that James S-D and Mattew Tait would have been in the team had they not been injured. But don't let the facts get in the way of a good moan ;o)

Rob, Fleet, UK

What's Olly Barclay done wrong? he seems to suffer the same shunning as James Simpson-Daniel and even Mathew Tait. Barclay has always looked capable and assured in England colours but never seems to be considered except in emergencies. Cipriani (I think) needs a good Wasps run before consideration.

Matt Fiske-Jackson, Paignton, Devon

Jonny, always the gentleman!! Bring in Flood he deserves a chance. How is the knee doing???

Sonja March, Hampshire,