Alex Mitchell, George Ford and Fraser Dingwall have all did not make England’s 36-player squad for the autumn internationals on account of damage, however Tom Curry has been handed match.Â
Northampton Saints scrum-half Mitchell has developed right into a key man for membership and nation in recent times, however a neck damage has dominated him out for England’s Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Exams vs New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan.
There had been hope Sale Sharks fly-half Ford would overcome his thigh damage to be chosen, however he has did not make the panel. He’s the one participant listed to bear “rehabilitation” on the squad launch.
Northampton centre Dingwall – a participant some had picked as a possible England starter this November – has did not make it on account of a knee damage.
Centre Fraser Dingwall is one other to overlook out on account of damage (knee)
Sale back-row Curry has missed nearly all of the Premiership season up to now on account of concussion, however has made the minimize in a lift to go coach Steve Borthwick.
Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade can be included, however has not performed for the reason that summer time on account of shoulder surgical procedure, whereas Saracens midfielder Alex Lozowski has made the squad regardless of not enjoying for England since November 2018.
Fly-half George Ford has additionally not been included on account of his current thigh damage
Again-rows Tom Willis (Saracens) and Ethan Roots (Exeter) have been omitted, whereas lock Alex Coles (Northampton) can be listed as injured.
Exeter back-row Greg Fisilau and Harlequins centre Oscar Beard additionally miss out, regardless of having been part of England’s current mini-camp.
“Naming this squad is an exciting step in our preparations for the Autumn Nations Series, and we look forward to working with the players again in the days ahead.” mentioned Borthwick.
“Our focus is on thorough preparation and building cohesion as we approach what will be a fiercely competitive series.
“Going through New Zealand within the opening match is an amazing alternative for us to check ourselves towards top-of-the-line groups on the earth.
“Having only played at Allianz Stadium twice in our last 15 games, it will be fantastic to return and play in front of our home crowd. The energy and passion of our supporters always give the players an extra boost.”
36-player squad named for England’s autumn Exams
Forwards: Fin Baxter (Harlequins), Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers), Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers), Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks), Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins), Ben Curry (Sale Sharks), Tom Curry (Sale Sharks), Theo Dan (Saracens), Trevor Davison (Northampton Saints), Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins), Ben Earl (Saracens), Charlie Ewels (Tub), Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears), Jamie George (Saracens), Nick Isiekwe (Saracens), Maro Itoje (Saracens), Joe Marler (Harlequins), George Martin (Leicester Tigers), Tom Pearson (Northampton Saints), Ethan Roots (Exeter Chiefs), Will Stuart (Tub Rugby), Sam Underhill (Tub Rugby).
Backs: Elliot Daly (Saracens), Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs), Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints), George Furbank (Northampton Saints), Ollie Lawrence (Tub Rugby), Alex Lozowski (Saracens), Harry Randall (Bristol Bears), Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks), Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Ollie Sleightholme (Northampton Saints), Fin Smith (Northampton Saints), Marcus Smith (Harlequins), Ben Spencer (Tub Rugby), Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers), Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers)
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