Marchant and Joseph recalled to England squad for Nations Championship

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 18:31 · Archive

Joe Marchant and Will Joseph have been recalled to England's rugby union squad ahead of the autumn Nations Championship.

Joe Marchant and Will Joseph have been recalled to England's 36-man squad for the Nations Championship, which begins next month with a match against Australia. Marchant, 30, receives his first call-up since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after ending his two-year spell at Stade Français and joining Sale this summer. Joseph, who plays for Gloucester, last represented England on the 2022 tour of Australia and will look to earn further caps following strong form in the Premiership.

The recalls address injury disruption to Steve Borthwick's midfield options. Benhard Janse van Rensburg, who earned his first cap in July, is absent following a head injury sustained earlier this month for Bristol. Several players are in the squad for rehabilitation, including Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Guy Pepper and Seb Atkinson, with hopes that they will be fit for England's opener. However, Chandler Cunningham-South requires surgery on an ankle injury and will miss the upcoming fixtures.

The squad will assemble at Pennyhill Park on Sunday for a two-day camp before being released back to their clubs for one more round of Premiership fixtures prior to the Nations Championship's resumption.

How it is being reported

• Marchant recalled by Borthwick for England training campJoe Marchant is recalled to the England set-up after being included in a 36-player training camp for this autumn's Nations Championship matches.BBC Sport · 25 Oct, 18:35
• Joe Marchant recalled to England training squad for Nations ChampionshipSale centre returns after ending his two-year spell in France Gloucester’s Will Joseph also in Steve Borthwick’s 36-man squad Joe Marchant has been recalled to England’s training squad for next month’s Nations Championship as Steve Borthwick faces injury disruption to his midfield options. Marchant receives his first England call-up since the 2023 World Cup after his two-year spell at Stade Français ended with his return to the Gallagher Prem with Sale this season, making him available for selection once again. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 25 Oct, 17:57
• Joe Marchant and Will Joseph recalled as England handed injury worries ahead of Nations ChampionshipMarchant and Joseph bolster the centre options for Steve Borthwick ahead of the autumnIndependent Sport · 25 Oct, 17:00

In this story: Joe Marchant · Will Joseph · Steve Borthwick · England rugby union · Sale · Gloucester · Stade Français

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