Borthwick names England squad as World Cup countdown begins
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 02:15 · Archive
Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player England training squad for November's Nations Championship matches against Australia, Japan and New Zealand, with 12 Tests remaining before the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player England training squad ahead of three Nations Championship matches in November against Australia, Japan and New Zealand. England play Australia on 8 November, Japan on 14 November and New Zealand on 21 November. These fixtures come with 12 Tests remaining before the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia next October.
The squad includes a recall for centre Joe Marchant and fellow centre Will Joseph, rewarded for their strong form. Uncapped scrum-half Archie McParland and uncapped hooker Kepu Tuipulotu are also included. On the whole, though, Borthwick has selected a largely experienced group.
Borthwick has made clear that he wants a training squad packed with genuine contenders for places in the final World Cup squad. He told Sky Sports: 'I am not going to bring in a large training squad, I am going to bring in a squad that has everybody in contention for selection for that 33.'
The November series represents the final opportunity for England to face southern hemisphere opposition before the World Cup. With 10 Tests remaining after November to name his 33-man squad, and 9 Tests after that before the final World Cup training squad selection, Borthwick is already closely monitoring his players' performances.
Daily Mail Sport reports that Borthwick is monitoring the fitness of fly-half Fin Smith, who continues to recover from a calf injury sustained in action for Northampton.
How it is being reported
- The World Cup clues offered by Steve Borthwick ahead of England’s crucial autumnWith just 10 Tests until Borthwick names his squad for the World Cup, Harry Latham-Coyle explains why time is tight for England’s squad to prove their worthIndependent Sport · 28 Oct, 07:00
- Steve Borthwick has finally put his England players on notice - now it's time they delivered if they want to be anywhere near the plane to the World Cup, writes ALEX BYWATERToo often these days, international rugby coaches are reticent to admit their teams must win or that players must deliver to avoid being dropped. Borthwick has put his players on trial.Daily Mail Sport · 28 Oct, 02:00
- Borthwick lays down World Cup challenge to EnglandWith just 12 Tests remaining before the Rugby World Cup, Steve Borthwick has made it clear that he wants an England training squad packed with genuine contenders for a place in the final squad.Sky Sports · 27 Oct, 17:51
- Borthwick's autumn questions as World Cup loomsThe upcoming Nations Championship matches present a selection dilemma for Steve Borthwick's England with just nine matches to go until the World Cup.BBC News · 26 Oct, 12:14
In this story: Steve Borthwick · England · Australia · Japan · New Zealand · Joe Marchant · Will Joseph · Fin Smith
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