You need a minimum of 10 days training at altitude to get a physical benefit, so no, none of the players are coming back fitter.

Would have thought with jet lag etc they would be coming back fatigued.

Not always the case. They will have flown Business Class where they would have a full length seat/bed which is more conducive to sleep than your average peasant class seat down the back of the aircraft, plus they would have had advice/info from sports scientists etc about how to combat jet-lag, eg. when to eat, sleep drink etc.
So it may not be a major factor.

You can get over jet lag from the US in 2 days or less. I don't think it will be a factor.

Finn in the squad for Kirmond.

I'd go with same team without Kirmond.
I'd play Annakin on the bench and Finn and MCB to mods out.

These are young men and Rugby players, you're assuming a fair bit there - that said I can't see it being a huge issue we are talking four players?

I can't see Finn getting in for Kirmond unless CC has some novel strategy in mind.

Well, expect a novel strategy. Finn is in the 19 and Kirmo is out.

Kirmo has a photo on Instagram wearing a hospital gown with a black arrow to his left knee, suggesting surgery.

Yeah I know, I meant he won't be in the 17 unless there is an injury would be my instinct.

I knew what you meant but, couldn't resist


Wonder if we have any doubts about Hampshire, Wood or Randell ?

They train at high altitude to prepare for the difficulties o playing at high altitude.
One weeks train isn't going time or them quicker coming back.

It's like saying as running distance improves your fitness and endurance then playing a game after running a marathon will improve your fitness for the game.