Ireland clash a reminder of Cipriani's fall from favour

Two years ago, the future of English rugby was spelt Danny Cipriani after the teenage Wasps prodigy did the unthinkable and usurped Jonny Wilkinson as England’s fly-half.

Ireland clash a reminder of Cipriani's fall from favour

Two years ago, the future of English rugby was spelt Danny Cipriani after the teenage Wasps prodigy did the unthinkable and usurped Jonny Wilkinson as England’s fly-half.

Cipriani produced a sparkling full England debut as he masterminded a crushing 33-10 victory over Ireland at Twickenham. When Wilkinson came off the bench he had to play second fiddle at inside centre.

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