England Rugby. Beno Obano (Bath Rugby, 1 cap) Sam Underhill (Bath, 22 caps) Senior Men - England Rugby Sean Robinson (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)* Replaced by Josh McNally (Bath, uncapped) on 16 June after suffering a MCL knee injury in training Jacob Umaga (Wasps, uncapped), England training squad named on 10 June 2021, Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)* Saracens' May Campbell, Gloucester-Hartpury's Ellie Rugman and Nancy McGillivray of Exeter Chiefs have been named in England's Six Nations squad, England's Bryony Cleall (left), Lark Davies (centre) and Natasha Hunt during an open training session at Twickenham Stadium, Papers: Chelsea divided on future of head coach Potter, PL Predictions: Newcastle defence to shut out Man City, Transfer Centre LIVE! England squad for 2022/2023. 5. Hard-working and honest. Rugby Union's Top 10: The best players for England over the years Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)* Full-back. 3. It would now appear that Ford, who used to work closely with Borthwick at Leicester, and the squad's captain, Owen Farrell, . Winger: JOSH LEWSEY (56%): His physical prowess was matched with a determination to constantly improve and a wonderful ability to read the game in front of him. Beno Obano (Bath Rugby, 1 cap) Borthwick, however, is clearly keen to tap into his tactical expertise and long-time relationship with Farrell as his side prepare for two tough games against France and Ireland in the space of eight days. "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 Sam . 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Steve Borthwick set to name shock New England captain for 2023 Six England have taken the significant decision to omit Marcus Smith from their training squad and recall the fitagain George Ford in the leadup to the Six Nations game against France next week. Simon Middleton has named his final squad as England head coach . Find out more, Nigel Owens in line for Springboks consultant role at World Cup, Ardie Savea makes throat-slitting gesture at opponent, Exeter are embracing their last dance with squad torn apart but a trophy still possible, Three tighthead prospects, two giant locks and a World Cup bolter: Inside England's talent factory, WRU could veto Josh Adams and Liam Williams moving abroad, What the Red Roses' Six Nations squad tells us. 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. Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) 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. "Coaching is an area of the women's game we all recognise as one of the next big pillars to put in place, so it stands to reason that we jump on this opportunity to support both in an area they have expressed a wish to develop. . Vice-captain Ellis Genge makes up the front row alongside Bristol Bears team mate Kyle Sinckler and Exeter hooker Luke . Chris Robshaw, 59.52%: Robshaw will forever be remembered for his poor decision against Wales in the RWC, and he was never a natural leader, but he was the best England had at the time and did an admirable job for long periods. Farrell's win record as captain - 23 victories from 34 matches - is better than Lawes's (three from five), which is not lost on Jones, but the Northampton . Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, uncapped) 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. George Ford and I havent had the opportunity to work together for nearly a year, Borthwick said. Win percentage: 46.15%. Ph: +44 (0) 20 8892 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8892 6993. 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. He remains the only senior coach who will be staying on the Red Roses coaching ticket beyond the Six Nations. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, uncapped) Other names in the frame will be Bristol's Amber Reed and uncapped duo Duffy and McGillivray. Tom Willis (Wasps, uncapped)*, Backs We also recognise that it's an important start point in terms of preparation for the 2025 World Cup.". You are always looking at a balance between your [back five forwards] between ball-running capabilities, defensive capabilities, work-rate capabilities.. Frederick Stokes#17 and England's first captain. 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. The RFU are set to give head coach Steve Borthwick the go-ahead to name a New England captain for the 2023 Six Nations. 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. Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) 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. George Martin (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap) They've won the Six Nations Championship a record 29 times and they're also the only team from the Northern Hemisphere to capture the Rugby World Cup. Rugby Football Union Edward Kewley #52. The search for his successor continues, and he says coaching is an area of the women's game which is one of the "next big pillars" to put in place. Ruck.co.uk: the leading rugby union news and content network delivering you the latest news, views and all the moves in Rugby Union. There are some big gaps in England's armoury, particularly at fly-half and prop. 2. Lewis Ludlow again captains from openside. 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 . 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. 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. 6 Nations: Smith out, Ford back for England for France game Communication error please reload the page. Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea has apologised for making a throat-slitting gesture towards an opponent in Friday's Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Rebels in Melbourne. He has since collected 20 England caps but now faces a very different type of mental challenge. 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. Henry Twynam #119. 4. Fly-half Finn Russell will look to control the game alongside scrumhalf Ali Price, while the centre pairing is Sam Johnson and Chris Harris. 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Uncapped London Irish scrumhalf Ben White could make his debut off the bench. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Miles Reid (Bath, uncapped)* 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. The three tighthead props are Kyle Sinckler, the recalled Harry Williams and Baths uncapped Will Stuart. Harry Wells (Leicester Tigers, uncapped), Backs 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. 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. England team vs Scotland: Starting line-up and replacements in full for Ticketing Infomation. 10. A tough, no-nonsense type of character who would have been ideal in such a backs-to-the-wall scenario. England clinch dramatic 27-26 win over South Africa at Twickenham World Cup props Hannah Botterman and Laura Keates are injured, while Shaunagh Brown has retired and Vickii Cornborough is absent for personal reasons. Meanwhile, Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend handed a start to lock Jonny Gray, will make his first Test appearance in almost a year. Given Smith was schooled at Brighton College, where England will be working this week, his demotion will sting even more. Dan Robson (Wasps, 12 caps) Matches as captain: 13. Video Gallery. He also led England to the RWC final in 1991. England rugby squad for Six Nations announced with Owen Farrell England squad for Autumn Internationals live: Tizard and Murley called 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. Forwards I think its an asset of ours., The latest rugby union news and analysis, plus all the week's action reviewed. Scrum half Natasha Hunt and Gloucester-Hartpury team-mate Sarah Beckett return to the squad in addition to Bristol Bears captain Amber Reed and Harlequins front row Bryony Cleall. 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Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 8 caps) Six Nations 2022 England vs Scotland: Tom Curry captains for first time Lewis Ludlow (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped) Find out if the privatisation of the company could have had an impact on today's energy price crisis. 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. No. Position indicates their starting position in the debut match, with replacements in brackets. England Women's Six Nations Squad - Rugby World James Bush #23. Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, uncapped) Freddie Steward; Joe Cokanasiga, Henry Slade, Dan Kelly, Adam Radwan; Marcus . Scrum-half Natasha Hunt and number eight Sarah Beckett return after being left out of England's World Cup squad. England begin their campaign against Scotland in Newcastle on Saturday, 25 March (16:45 GMT). 6. Harlequins welcome back England internationals Marcus Smith, Joe Marchant and Cadan Murley for their Gallagher Premiership clash with Exeter . The England national rugby team are one of the sport's most successful sides. OWEN FARRELL will captain England in the Six Nations - despite not playing a single game for more than two months. Curry named England captain for 6N opener - ESPN.com Wane's future was in doubt after the national side's bitterly . Wells is at lock. Ranking England's 10 Greatest Captains - Bleacher Report Senior Men. 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Curtis Langdon (Sale Sharks, uncapped) England Women head coach Simon Middleton has included nine uncapped names in his 42-player training squad for the 2023 Six Nations. Too easily remembered for other reasons rather than a brave and clever leader. 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. 18. Paul Hill (Northampton Saints, 5 caps) By Ben Coles. 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. Pullin led England in an era when the Five Nations was dominated by Wales and England were struggling. Ollie Lawrence (Worcester Warriors, 6 caps) Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) England have reprised the midfield trio of Owen Farrell, Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade that helped see off Italy 31-14 at Twickenham in the Six Nations' second week. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 28 caps) The 'glued to it' day Roy Keane visited the England rugby team Sarah Hunter and Marlie Packer will co-captain England as they begin the defence of their Women's Six Nations title this month. 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. He added: "Both Abbie Ward and Emily Scarratt expressed a wish to support our Six Nations campaign despite their playing absence. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) "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.