Video Gallery. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, uncapped) Tom Curry will captain an England side featuring a midfield combination of Henry Slade and Elliot Daly in their Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. Freddie Steward; Joe Cokanasiga, Henry Slade, Ollie Lawrence, Max Malins; Marcus Smith, Harry Randall; Ellis Genge, Curtis Langdon, Joe Heyes, Josh McNally, Charlie Ewells, Lewis Ludlow (captain), Sam Underhill, Callum Chick. So, to a large extent, is Farrell. Age and caps as of start of tournament on 18 September 2015. Jack Singleton (Gloucester, 3 caps) Replaced by Gabriel Oghre (Wasps, uncapped) on 14 June after having to self-isolate He was the first black captain of the Great Britain Lions and for any national British sporting side. England begin their Six Nations campaign against Scotland in Newcastle on Saturday March 25. Nine uncapped players are also included in the 42-player squad. This time last year Englands previous head coach, Eddie Jones, suggested there was no ceiling to how good Smith could be and said he could be an absolutely outstanding player at Test level by the World Cup but, as Danny Cipriani can also testify, creative attacking playmakers still seem to be regarded as a luxury item in certain quarters of English rugby. Steve Borthwick, 45.23%: Copped more stick than any other recent England captain, mainly because there were so many questions about his place in the side at the time under coach Martin Johnson. England team to face the USA on 4 July 2021. The Leicester Tigers second row developed into one of the most talismanic figures in the sport . Murray Marshall #40. Beno Obano (Bath Rugby, 1 cap) Replacements: Jamie George, Joe Marler, Will Stuart, Charlie Ewels, Alex Dombrandt, Harry Randall, George Ford, Jack Nowell. It allows us another string to our bow and to carry, when I choose to do so, a different type of player on the bench, Borthwick said. England rugby union team. Josh Bassett (Wasps, uncapped)* Those selected have performed very well in the Allianz Premier 15s and deserve their opportunity. Ted Hill (Worcester Warriors, 1 cap) Ollie Sleightholme (Northampton Saints, uncapped) Jones has named a Six Nations squad of 34 players, and despite the eye-catching recent form of Alex Dombrandt, the Harlequins No 8 was not included. For the template on this page, that currently evaluates to autocollapse. You can download the digital edition of Rugby World straight to your tablet or subscribe to the print edition to get the magazine delivered to your door. Rugby is a sport for all. Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the Six Nations opener against England, but Zander Fagerson was not fit enough to be included in Gregor Townsend's 23-man squad. Can she help struggling learners pass their test? Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 38 caps) Joe Cokanasiga (Bath, 9 caps) Jacob Umaga (Wasps, uncapped), Forwards True Grit: Owen Farrell on Instinct, Drive and Finding Courage Under Pressure. Trevor Davison (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Vice-captain Ellis Genge makes up the front row alongside Bristol Bears team mate Kyle Sinckler and Exeter hooker Luke . We are always told the most important thing for a captain is to be sure of his place in the side but that does not always apply as recent events may have shown. Squad. Temple Gurdon #98. Jonny May and the suspended Manu Tuilagi will also train with the squad this week but Saracens Max Malins is unavailable with a sore ankle. Harlequins welcome back England internationals Marcus Smith, Joe Marchant and Cadan Murley for their Gallagher Premiership clash with Exeter . 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", Forwards: Zoe Aldcroft, Sarah Beckett, Sarah Bern, May Campbell, Bryony Cleall, Poppy Cleall, Kelsey Clifford, Amy Cokayne, Liz Crake, Lark Davies, Rosie Galligan, Detysha Harper, Sarah Hunter, Sadia Kabeya, Poppy Leitch, Alex Matthews, Maud Muir, Cath O'Donnell, Marlie Packer, Connie Powell, Emily Robinson, Hannah Sims, Morwenna Talling, Backs: Holly Aitchison, Jess Breach, Abby Dow, Elizabeth Duffy, Tatyana Heard, Natasha Hunt, Leanne Infante, Ellie Kildunne, Claudia MacDonald, Nancy McGillivray, Sarah McKenna, Lucy Packer, Amber Reed, Helena Rowland, Ellie Rugman, Emma Sing, Lydia Thompson, Lagi Tuima, Ella Wyrwas. 9. Ben Spencer (Bath, 4 caps) The British & Irish Lions, meanwhile, have confirmed that a feasibility study into the possibility a Lions womens tour, potentially to France or New Zealand, has yielded positive initial findings. Curry takes over from the injured Courtney Lawes, while Joe Marchant has returned to the side on the left wing after completing COVID-19 isolation protocols. Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 22 caps) There have been 10 players to captain England in nine matches or more since 1978. With the Red Rose captain struggling off the tee, Ford can also relieve him of that added pressure . Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)* Sean Robinson (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)* Replaced by Josh McNally (Bath, uncapped) on 16 June after suffering a MCL knee injury in training After a weekend of thrills, spills and a fair share of controversy, Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations will live long in the memory. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 28 caps) While available to play lock Abbie Ward (pregnancy) and vice-captain Emily Scarratt (neck and ankle) will spend time with the squad to offer coaching assistance. Get Involved. I want to see him get in a 10 shirt, boss a game, boss the team and reassemble with us on Sunday afternoon, Borthwick said, suggesting Smith would benefit from more competitive minutes. 3. Stay on current site or go to US version. Harry Wells (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)* Number eight Sam . Lawrence Dallaglio, 50.00%: It is easily forgotten that Dallaglio was Clive Woodwards first choice as captain ahead of Martin Johnson, but was forced to resign after a tabloid drugs sting. Harry Wells (Leicester Tigers, uncapped), Backs 5. Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 8 caps) *By continuing to the site with this current browser, you acknowledge that your experience may be degraded. To set this template's initial visibility, the |state= parameter may be used: |state=collapsed: { {England national rugby union team captains|state=collapsed}} to show the template collapsed, i.e., hidden apart from its title bar. Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom All matches on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website with live text commentary and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary on selected matches, Zoe Aldcroft, Sarah Beckett, Sarah Bern, May Campbell, Bryony Cleall, Poppy Cleall, Kelsey Clifford, Amy Cokayne, Liz Crake, Lark Davies, Rosie Galligan, Detysha Harper, Sarah Hunter, Sadia Kabeya, Poppy Leitch, Alex Matthews, Maud Muir, Cath O'Donnell, Marlie Packer, Connie Powell, Emily Robinson, Hannah Sims, Morwenna Talling, Holly Aitchison, Jess Breach, Abby Dow, Elizabeth Duffy, Tatyana Heard, Natasha Hunt, Leanne Infante, Ellie Kildunne, Claudia MacDonald, Nancy McGillivray, Sarah McKenna, Lucy Packer, Amber Reed, Helena Rowland, Ellie Rugman, Emma Sing, Lydia Thompson, Lagi Tuima, Ella Wyrwas. England begin their campaign against Scotland in Newcastle on Saturday, 25 March (16:45 GMT). 1. It would now appear that Ford, who used to work closely with Borthwick at Leicester, and the squad's captain, Owen Farrell, . He prefers to keep a low profile, which could make some aspects of . Friday 3rd March 2023. Sarah has made it clear she will not be involved in the 2025 World Cup as a player, so it's essential we look to continue to grow our leadership quality and depth. Rudge is England's most-capped player and is set to take part in her fourth World Cup. 39. England team to face Canada on 10 July 2021. Sales Mark Wilson is also absent injured, so the job of replacing the mighty Vunipola rests between a trio of players with part-time experience at the base of the scrum in Northamptons Lewis Ludlam, Saracens Ben Earl and Sales Tom Curry. Will Carling, 75.42%: Carling is some way ahead of the chasing pack after Johnson. Backs: Holly Aitchison (Saracens, 15 caps), Jess Breach (Saracens, 24 caps), Abby Dow (Harlequins, 30 caps), Elizabeth Duffy (Sale Sharks, uncapped), Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 9 caps), Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 60 caps), Leanne Infante (Saracens, 57 caps), Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 31 caps), Claudia MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs, 24 caps), Nancy McGillivray (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped), Sarah McKenna (Saracens, 43 caps), Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 9 caps), Amber Reed (Bristol Bears, 62 caps), Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 22 caps), Ellie Rugman (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped), Emma Sing (Gloucester-Hartpury, 2 caps), Lydia Thompson (Worcester, Warriors, 58 caps), Lagi Tuima (Harlequins, 12 caps), Ella Wyrwas (Saracens, uncapped). Jacob Umaga (Wasps, uncapped)*. . Borthwick makes surprise selection move before France game, Ford has not started for England since 2021 Six Nations. Savea made the gesture towards Rebels scrum-half Ryan Louwrens and appeared to threaten him after he was yellow carded in the closing stages of the opening half. Meanwhile Jamie Blamire moves up from the bench to start at hooker. Replacements: Jamie Blamire, Beno Obano, Trevor Davison, Ted Hill, Ben Curry, Lewis Ludlam, Dan Robson, Jacob Umaga. Win percentage: 46.15%. He fell out of favour under Jones and has only just returned for Sale following the ruptured achilles tendon he sustained in the 2022 Premiership final. The new boss spent seven years as predecessor Eddie Jones' right-hand man for both Japan and England before becoming director of rugby at Leicester Tigers. Number eight Sarah Hunter and flanker Marlie Packer will co-captain England as they begin the defence of their Women's Six Nations title this month. Max Malins (Bristol Bears, 7 caps) Current England flanker Tom Curry has come closest to beating Will Carlings' record for the youngest England Rugby captain of all time. Jack Kenningham (Harlequins, uncapped) Tom Curry will be injury-hit England's youngest captain since Will Carling in a team picked for mobility and movement against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.. Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks, 43 caps) Replaced by Fraser Dingwall (Northampton, uncapped) on 22 June having picked up an injury in Sales Premiership semi-final Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 9 caps) Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)* Saracens pair May Campbell and Kelsey Clifford are selected alongside Sale Sharks fly-half Elizabeth Duffy and Exeter Chiefs centre Nancy McGillivray, who have both featured for England Under-20s. Last updated on 2 March 20232 March 2023.From the section Rugby Union. Smith is being challenged to go away and impress for Harlequins, starting against Exeter at Twickenham this weekend. 27. He also led England to the 2000 Six Nations title, even if they did botch the Grand Slam finale in the freezing rain in Edinburgh. Eddie Jones has named eight uncapped players in his 34-man England squad for Six Nations 2020. The Breakdown | The road to joy: why the best in the Six Nations are putting fun above fear, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 5 caps) Sometimes their role changes within the team., Borthwick also suggested, with Ford back in the fold, that there might be scope to rekindle the FordFarrell axis at 10 and 12, once a familiar feature under Jones. Ellis Genge starts ahead of Joe Marler at prop. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, uncapped) Max Malins (Bristol Bears, on loan from Saracens, 7 caps) . Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) To set this template's initial visibility, the |state= parameter may be used: If the |state= parameter in the template on this page is not set, the template's initial visibility is taken from the |default= parameter in the Collapsible option template. England Rugby Union; Six Nations 2020; More from Sport. We've had a number of obstacles thrown at us, but we've overcome them as a more together group and we're looking forward to getting started.". They join 22 survivors from the squad who reached the World Cup final last November, but there is no place for Dan Cole, who may be wondering if he will be add to his 95 England caps and three for the Lions. Clive A. Sullivan MBE (born 9 April 1943 in Cardiff, died 8 October 1985 in Hull) was a Welsh rugby union and professional Rugby League World Cup winning footballer of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 52 caps), May Campbell (Saracens, uncapped), Bryony Cleall (Harlequins, 7 caps), Poppy Cleall (Saracens, 63 caps), Kelsey Clifford (Saracens, uncapped), Amy Cokayne (Harlequins, 70 caps), Liz Crake (Wasps, uncapped), Lark Davies (Bristol Bears, 44 caps), Rosie Galligan (Harlequins, 9 caps), Detysha Harper (Loughborough Lightning, 5 caps), Sarah Hunter (CC; Loughborough Lightning, 140 caps), Sadia Kabeya (Loughborough Lightning, 8 caps), Poppy Leitch (Exeter Chiefs, 7 caps), Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 56 caps), Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 17 caps), Cath O'Donnell (Loughborough Lightning, 24 caps), Marlie Packer (CC; Saracens, 89 caps), Connie Powell (Gloucester-Hartpury, 7 caps), Emily Robinson (Harlequins, uncapped), Hannah, Sims (Harlequins, uncapped), Morwenna Talling (Loughborough Lightning, 5 caps). Read more: George Fords advice for Englands new attack coach: Keep it simple, please. Winger: RORY UNDERWOOD (55%) - England's highest try scorer, with 49, and a player of undeniable attacking class. Four players including Alex Dombrandt will make their debuts, Alex Dombrandt of Harlequins will make his England debut (Getty Images). Ugo Monye is a former England international rugby union player who was the leading try scorer for the British & Irish Lions on their 2009 tour of South Africa. Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby, uncapped) Dan Robson (Wasps, 12 caps) "There are a number of new faces in this squad and while we are missing experienced players, this is a great opportunity for these younger players and we're looking forward to working with them," said Middleton. Captain Sam Tomkins insists England have got it right after under-pressure boss Shaun Wane saw his contract extended. How brave Middleton will be to hand out a raft of new caps during the tournament could be better determined by the will of forwards coach Louis Deacon. Josh Bassett (Wasps, uncapped) Ireland named a near full-strength squad for the Six Nations on Thursday, with one uncapped player among the 37 selected and captain Johnny Sexton included as expected as he bids to return to . Phil Vickery, 66.66%: A surprisingly good record for Vickery, who captained England to the 2007 RWC final after remarkable victories over Australia and France. Lewis Ludlow again captains from openside. Boxing - Nelson v Wilson; Simmons v Dickinson; Joshua v Gavern (Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle), v South Africa Crystal Palace, 8 Dec 1906, v South Africa Port Elizabeth, 2 Jun 1984. Rugby Union News News Josh McNally (Bath Rugby, uncapped) Robshaw will forever be remembered for his poor decision against Wales in the 2015Rugby World Cup and he was never a natural leader but the best England had at the time and did an admirable job for long periods. 18. England's best rugby captains 7. Earl is one of eight uncapped players in the party, including the Wasps fly-half Jacob Umaga, a nephew of the eminent former New Zealand captain and centre, Tana. Tom Curry has been named as England captain for their opening Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. . Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 28 caps) Rugby Road Published Sep 27, 2022. Simon Middleton has named his final squad as England head coach before stepping down from the role at the end of the tournament. Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) You are always looking at a balance between your [back five forwards] between ball-running capabilities, defensive capabilities, work-rate capabilities.. A magnificent leader, a doer rather than a talker. Other names in the frame will be Bristol's Amber Reed and uncapped duo Duffy and McGillivray. Alex Goode. Captain Stuart Hogg is at fullback and will be a dangerous runner, hoping to work in tandem with wingers Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe. 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By Andrew Baldock, PA Rugby Union Correspondent. Wane's future was in doubt after the national side's bitterly .