Stuart Hogg, Darcy Graham, Chris Harris, Sam Johnson, Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell, Ali Price, Matt Fagerson, Hamish Watson, Jamie Ritchie, Grant Gilchrist, Jonny Gray, Zander Fagerson, George Turner, Rory Sutherland, Replacements: Stuart McInally, Pierre Schoeman, WP Nel, Magnus Bradbury, Ben White, Blair Kinghorn, Sione Tuipulotu. 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 England trio back for Quins. He has since collected 20 England caps but now faces a very different type of mental challenge. True Grit: Owen Farrell on Instinct, Drive and Finding Courage Under Pressure. Friday 3rd March 2023. Sutherland will partner Zander Fagerson and hooker George Turner in the front row, while the back three in the scrum are flankers Jamie Ritchie and Hamish Watson alongside No. He added: "Both Abbie Ward and Emily Scarratt expressed a wish to support our Six Nations campaign despite their playing absence. . Dylan Hartley, England's leader, has been under the microscope because he was banned and out of the game . Max Ojomoh (Bath, uncapped)* In the front row, there are opportunities to impress for uncapped trio Hannah Sims, Kelsey Clifford and Liz Crake. 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. With the Red Rose captain struggling off the tee, Ford can also relieve him of that added pressure . Read more: England team vs France in Six Nations 2020: The starting line-up and replacements in full, Want to talk all things rugby union from the Six Nations to Sixways? Forwards Chunya Munga (London Irish, uncapped)* Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)* Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, uncapped) But our first task is beating France in France and that is the only game we need to worry about. France visit Twickenham on Saturday week knowing another defeat would end their title defence and Ireland lie in wait seven days later at the Aviva Stadium as favourites to lift the crown. Former England international Shaunagh Brown has hailed the possibility of a British and Irish Lions women's tour joining a sport where the . Eddie Jones will hand Dan Kelly, Adam Radwan, Harry Wells and Alex Dombrandt their first ever England shirts as the quartet prepare to make their Test debuts, against Canada. You have reached ESPN's UK edition. 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. Henry Twynam #119. Nelson College rugby players will take part in a historic celebration of the game's origins when they represent New Zealand at an international tournament at Rugby School in England. . England team to face Canada on 10 July 2021. Uncapped London Irish scrumhalf Ben White could make . Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 9 caps) Ollie Hassell-Collins (London Irish, uncapped)* No. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) 8 Sam Simmonds makes his first start for England since 2018, while Nick Isiekwe partners Maro Itoje in the second row. Mo Hunt has been recalled to the England Women's Six Nations squad but Simon Middleton is without star fly-half Zoe Harrison and vice-captain Emily Scarratt through injury.. Gloucester-Hartpury scrum-half Natasha 'Mo' Hunt was a big-name absentee from the Rugby World Cup 2021 squad but has been in tremendous form for her club and is rewarded with a recall. 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. England are hot favourites to lift the Six Nations title after reaching the final in Japan but Jones says they must take things one game at a time. Farrell, 30, has been sidelined since 13 November after injuring his ankle . Nine uncapped players are also included in the 42-player squad. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, uncapped) 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. 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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. 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Filters . Harlequins welcome back England internationals Marcus Smith, Joe Marchant and Cadan Murley for their Gallagher Premiership clash with Exeter . Meanwhile, Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend handed a start to lock Jonny Gray, will make his first Test appearance in almost a year. Tom Curry has filled England's leadership void after being named captain for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield. To put that into context, Lawes's stands at 62.5% . By Ben Coles. Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, uncapped) Planet Rugby writers debate who England boss Steve Borthwick should pick against France with the fly-half shirt hotly debated ahead of the Six Nations tie. Website. Statistics . England's best rugby captains 7. 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. 6. Tom Parton (London Irish, uncapped)* On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Gabriel Oghre (Wasps, uncapped) Also captained the Lions on their tour of South Africa in 1980. 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Rugby Union News News "We have prepared really well for this game. 8 Matt Fagerson. . Freddie Steward; Joe Cokanasiga, Henry Slade, Dan Kelly, Adam Radwan; Marcus . Johnson captained England to Rugby World Cup success in 2003, having already won a Grand Slam that year. 2. England Rugby Team . Harlequins players Tim Visser, Marland Yarde, Joe Gray, Luke Wallace, Jamie Roberts, Joe Marchant , Mike Brown, Head Coach Mark Mapletoft, Director. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. The three tighthead props are Kyle Sinckler, the recalled Harry Williams and Baths uncapped Will Stuart. May Campbell and Kelsey Clifford of Saracens are joined by Sale . Tom Willis (Wasps, uncapped)*, Backs Tom Curry has been named as England captain for their opening Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. But where does Carling rank among Englands captains down the years in terms of win percentage and is he above Dylan Hartley? "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. Josh McNally (Bath Rugby, uncapped) George Furbank (Northampton Saints, 3 caps) OWEN FARRELL will captain England in the Six Nations - despite not playing a single game for more than two months. News, views and all the moves in the world of Rugby Union. Farrell back as captain and Coles starts on Test debut Owen Farrell will captain England against Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday as Eddie Jones hands a surprise debut to Northampton lock Alex Coles. Find out if the privatisation of the company could have had an impact on today's energy price crisis. Simon Middleton has named his final squad as England head coach before stepping down from the role at the end of the tournament. Initial visibility: currently defaults to autocollapse. Leading by example: Martin Johnson led both the Lions and England with aplomb. England Rugby captain Chris Robshaw and the England team pose with the Cooke cup at the end of the QBE International match against Australia at. 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. The England national rugby team are one of the sport's most successful sides. The 2023 Guinness Six Nations resumed last weekend, and two decades on from his try against Italy at the same stage of the 2003 Championship, MikeTindallhas picked his team of the round. 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. England's rugby union captain is as famous for his stoic reserve off the pitch as his precision and power on it . Monkey Hornby #89. Dan Robson (Wasps, 12 caps) Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 5 caps) The moment Borthwick confirmed Farrell as his captain he signalled his preference at fly-half and a desire to reintegrate Ford back into the squad is now threatening to nudge Smith further down the pecking order. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, uncapped) Steve Borthwick, the England head coach, says Smith will still be among the players invited to regather in Bagshot on Sunday before the France game at Twickenham, but the mood music is deafening. The first three rounds of this years Guinness Six Nations have been ferocious, frenetic and full of drama. 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 . "Both are an integral part of our strategy and leadership group and in my opinion, have great coaching potential in terms of their knowledge and their delivery. What I ask players to do is continue to improve themselves as players and be in the best position ready to go as soon as their opportunity arises. Twickenham TW1 1DZ You are always looking at a balance between your [back five forwards] between ball-running capabilities, defensive capabilities, work-rate capabilities.. Had some gimmes in his six victories from 11, though, in the likes of Georgia and Romania at the 2011 RWC, where England so embarrassed themselves. George Martin (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap) Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) Cant get to the shops? Ph: +44 (0) 20 8892 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8892 6993. Harlequins. The Leicester Tigers second row developed into one of the most talismanic figures in the sport . On this week's episode of the Telegraph Rugby Podcast, Farrell's leadership role is examined after a mixed display in Cardiff. George Martin (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap) Name. Falcons wideout Radwan takes Malinss vacant spot on the wing, while Leicesters Kelly is in for Ollie Lawrence at centre and Quins No 8 Dombrandt takes Callum Chicks spot at No.8. He succeeded Roger Uttley as England captain in 1978. Current England flanker Tom Curry has come closest to beating Will Carlings' record for the youngest England Rugby captain of all time. England squad for summer Tests 2021: Eddie Jones has named 23 uncapped players in his squad to face USA and Canada in July . Other names in the frame will be Bristol's Amber Reed and uncapped duo Duffy and McGillivray. Rugby Road Players unavailable for selection: Hannah Botterman (knee), Vickii Cornborough (personal reasons), Vicky Fleetwood (ankle), Laura Keates (anterior cruciate ligament), Zoe Harrison (anterior cruciate ligament), Emily Scarratt (neck and ankle), Abbie Ward (pregnancy). Hard-working and honest. The Exeter Chiefs player will partner Grant Gilchrist in the second row and along with the return of prop Rory Sutherland, brings added experience in the pack for what is likely to be a bruising battle up front. Jack Singleton (Gloucester, 3 caps) Replaced by Gabriel Oghre (Wasps, uncapped) on 14 June after having to self-isolate Lennard Stokes #65. Get Involved. Matches as captain: 13. This match at Twickenham will be shown on Channel 4. 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Note: They must have captained over 15 Tests to be eligible for this list. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. 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. 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. Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) There is a first call up for Northampton Saints' Fin Smith. The same two sides met at the same venue in the 2021 Premiership final when Smith was the catalyst for a thrilling comeback which earned Quins the title and also led to his being called up for the British & Irish Lions that summer. Pullin led England in an era when the Five Nations was dominated by Wales and England were struggling. Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)* Curtis Langdon (Sale Sharks, uncapped) Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Paul Hill (Northampton Saints, 5 caps) In many ways it merely confirms the direction of recent weeks, with Smith having been given a total of nine minutes off the bench in Englands past two games, against Italy and Wales. Too easily remembered for other reasons rather than a brave and clever leader. 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. Sean Robinson (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)* Replaced by Josh McNally (Bath, uncapped) on 16 June after suffering a MCL knee injury in training Fixtures & Results. Replacements: Jamie Blamire, Beno Obano, Trevor Davison, Ted Hill, Ben Curry, Lewis Ludlam, Dan Robson, Jacob Umaga. Martin Corry, 52.94%: Had some tough assignments as skipper, twice leading against New Zealand and three times against South Africa (winning once in 2006 the week after being booed off, having lost to Argentina) in his 17 matches. Trevor Davison (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) We also recognise that it's an important start point in terms of preparation for the 2025 World Cup.". Age and caps as of start of tournament on 18 September 2015. A magnificent leader, a doer rather than a talker. England Women head coach Simon Middleton has included nine uncapped names in his 42-player training squad for the 2023 Six Nations. Edward Kewley #52. Freddie Steward, Max Malins, Elliot Daly, Henry Slade, Joe Marchant, Marcus Smith, Ben Youngs, Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Kyle Sinckler, Maro Itoje, Nick Isiekwe, Lewis Ludlam, Tom Curry (C), Sam Simmonds. At the start of the 2022 Six Nations campaign, Curry was named as England captain for the game against Scotland in Murrayfield. Owen Farrell has been named captain, with Courtney Lawes and Ellis Genge both named as vice captains. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 38 caps) 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 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations squad: Forwards: Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury, 38 caps), Sarah Beckett (Gloucester-Hartpury, 25 caps). Harry Wells (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)* Selles on how Scandinavian culture sculpted his Southampton house, How Casemiro silenced doubters to become Man Utd cult hero, Ten Hag's tactics analysed | How Man Utd are a team transformed, Alonso shocks Red Bull to top P2 for Aston Martin | Mercedes off the pace, Women's Six Nations: England name nine uncapped players in 2023 squad. Celebrated my Testimonial Year in 2013/14 for 10 years of service to London Irish. 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. Sarah Hunter and Marlie Packer will co-captain England as they begin the defence of their Women's Six Nations title this month. 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. Corporate Hospitality. Lewis Ludlow again captains from openside. Squad. The RFU are set to give head coach Steve Borthwick the go-ahead to name a New England captain for the 2023 Six Nations. 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). There are 22 players who remain from the group that took part in the Rugby World Cup but a host of big names miss out including Dan Cole, Ben Spencer and Mark Wilson. Home nations' captains: Scotland's Stuart McInally, England's Owen Farrell, Wales' Alun Wyn Jones, and Ireland's Rory Best 2019 Rugby World Cup Hosts: Japan Dates: 20 September to 2 November England captain Ben Stokes said he felt "blessed" to have been part of their thrilling Test against New Zealand in Wellington, despite the tourists losing by one run. Position indicates their starting position in the debut match, with replacements in brackets. 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. Join is rugby forum on Facebook. He starred for club and country from 2002 until his retirement in 2015, winning 14 caps and scoring two tries for England and helping Harlequins to trophy success both at home and in Europe. Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) Published Sep 27, 2022. "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. The first three days will be about getting organised. The 36-player squad will meet at Pennyhill Park next week for a Guinness Six Nations training camp. 3. "Marlie is already an integral part of our leadership group, so this is a natural progression for her to co-captain the side and continue to develop her leadership skills.". 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. He leads a side who must do without Lawes and Jonny Hill in the middle of the scrum. England Women head coach Simon Middleton has included nine uncapped names in his 42-player training squad for the 2023 Six Nations. South Africa captain Siya Kolisi saw . "Tom Curry will captain the side for this game and has the respect of the team around him, in Owen and Courtney's absence. "As the first game, this match is hugely important to both sides and we will both want to get off to a winning start," coach Eddie Jones said. 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. 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. England's captain Owen Farrell is under scrutiny after a poor kicking . Only four countries have ever won the Rugby World Cup, and England remain the only northern hemisphere side to have achieved a tournament victory - although France have been runners-up three . Curry captains an England side in Edinburgh on Saturday where seven of the starting XV have 10 caps or less, with some 25 per cent of the total appearances owned by scrum-half Youngs (112 caps). England's youngest captain at 22 he led his side to back-back Five Nations Grand Slams in 1991 and 1992 and . It would now appear that Ford, who used to work closely with Borthwick at Leicester, and the squads captain, Owen Farrell, are both viewed as better suited to Englands current gameplan than the more youthful Smith. 27. Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, uncapped) Saracens. England rugby union team. ESPN Scrum.com brings you all the latest rugby news and scores from all 2015 Internationals, Aviva Premiership, European Rugby Champions Cup, RFU Championship, Super Rugby, Six Nations and Top 14. Bill Beaumont, 57.14%: His record as captain might not be that special, but you have to remember what came before and how delirious English rugby fans were when a Grand Slam was won under Beaumont in 1980. 4. Man Utd revive interest in Barcelona star De Jong, Hamilton: Mercedes 'long way off' F1 rivals | Alonso hails Aston Martin surge, Klopp: Liverpool vs Manchester United is 'the derby'. 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's Six Nations preparations have been rocked after captain Owen Farrell was ruled out of this year's championship with an ankle injury.. Farrell was already a doubt for the opener . Since being edged by Scotland in round one, England have built with solid wins . Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby, uncapped) England will need all the inspiration they can get knowing they face the game's top-ranked sides on successive weekends. Will Carling, 75.42%: Carling is some way ahead of the chasing pack after Johnson. Billy Vunipolas injury gives a chance to uncapped Saracens teammate Ben Earl at the expense of Alex Dombrandt, who has been in impressive form for Harlequins, and Sam Simmonds at Exeter. As the dust settles on another enthralling weekend of Guinness Six Nations action, its time to cast your vote for Try of the Round. This will hinge on how England use Courtney Lawes - most likely at six considering recent selections - but joining the recent England captain, Maro Itoje and Jonny Hill among the . And yet Farrell's winning percentage, after 24 victories from 38 Tests as England captain, sits at 63.16%. Rudge is England's most-capped player and is set to take part in her fourth World Cup. England Men's head coach Steve Borthwick has named his first England squad. Players are sorted by date of debut with those in the starting lineup before replacements, then alphabetically by surname and initials. "Sarah Hunter and Marlie Packer will co-captain the squad. He prefers to keep a low profile, which could make some aspects of . Paul Hill (Northampton Saints, 5 caps) 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. Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 8 caps) Harrison's club team-mate Holly Aitchison is expected to be given the nod and played fly-half on the winning side in last season's Premier 15s final. Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Miles Reid (Bath, uncapped)* *By continuing to the site with this current browser, you acknowledge that your experience may be degraded. Trevor Davison (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)* With only a handful of tournaments before England host the 2025 World Cup, every Test matters. 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. Simon Middleton has named his final squad as England head coach . It points to a blindside-flanker role for Courtney Lawes, Maro Itoje or Worcesters Ted Hill to provide some bulk, with other possible No 8 contenders Nathan Hughes, Sam Simmonds and Teimana Harrison overlooked. News. Initial visibility: currently defaults to autocollapse. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, uncapped) 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. 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. England squad for 2022/2023. Ollie Sleightholme (Northampton Saints, uncapped) Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 28 caps) Read more: George Fords advice for Englands new attack coach: Keep it simple, please. 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.
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