Kyle Sinckler and Ellis Genge can inspire a generation of disadvantaged kids by becoming the world's best props.
That is the view of England boss Eddie Jones as the front row pair take centre stage this Saturday when Ireland come to Twickenham for a sold-out Six Nations title eliminator.
Jones bills the Irish as “favourites” as they are the "most cohesive side in the world”.
But he saw the damage France props Cyril Baille and Uini Atonio did to Andy Farrell's team last month and is quietly confident the twin pillars of England’s pack can inflict similar discomfort.
“Over the next two games there’s no reason Kyle can’t get even better than he has been," he said. "And Ellis is showing that same sort of desire for improvement.
“Imagine those two being the best One (loosehead) and Three (tighthead) in the world, the example that would show to young kids around England about the ability to make it out of non-rugby backgrounds?"
Sinckler, brought up by single mum Donna on a south London housing estate, told his inspiring story in recent ITV documentary Against The Odds .
Leicester captain Genge grew up on the Knowle West council estate in Bristol and admits rugby saved him from prison and throwing his life away.
“Without being a Smart Alec I wouldn’t have selected them if I didn’t think we were capable of helping them reach their potential," Jones said.
“They’re probably only 60-70 per cent of where they can be. It’s our job to help them find that extra 30-40 per cent.”
England’s campaign has reached a crossroads. On form both Ireland and France should be too strong, which would condemn them to more losses than wins for a third Six Nations in five years.
But get their set-piece firing and Jones reckons they can upset the odds and actually win the championship.
"Three teams can win the tournament and we're delighted to be one of those," he said.
The Australian points to two second-half scrum penalties which turned the Wales game England’s way for reason to believe.
He predicts that against Ireland “the scrum is going to give one of the sides a penalty which is going to be crucial” to the outcome.
Come on down Sinckler and Genge.
“We're looking forward to the challenge, we're not intimidated by any team,” added Jones, who is sweating on the availability of Covid victim Alex Dombrandt but hopes to have Tom Curry and Joe Launchbury fit.
“Ireland are favourites for the game, they've been in good form in the autumn and are a very settled team, well-coached by Andy Farrell.
"The bulk of their team train together for the bulk of the year and they are flying high, whereas we can't get our own way or past the barrier according to most people.
“So they pose a great challenge, but we’ve got a great spirit in the side.”
Louis Lynagh has followed Harlequins team mate Dombrandt in testing positive for Covid and withdrawn from the squad.
