LEW AT WHEEL

Ludlam is designated driver

- ALEX SPINK

LEWIS LUDLAM has won the race to replace the banned Tom Curry after being hailed by Steve Borthwick as an ‘energy giver’.

Billy Vunipola was widely expected to get the nod at No.8 to face Japan on his return from a two-match ban for a high tackle.

But head coach Borthwick instead chose to reward Northampton’s unsung captain for his extraordinary performance against Argentina.