Barbarians: Five takeaways from Twickenham as ‘toothless’ England crushed in fitting tribute to Phil Bennett
Following a 52-21 victory for the Barbarians over England, here’s our five takeaways from the match at Twickenham on Sunday.
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Five more new faces in latest England training camp
LONDON : England coach Eddie Jones has called up another five uncapped players as part of a training camp squad this week, though none of the 35 players summoned are involved in Saturday's Premiership semi-finals.
Edinburgh turn attention to Glasgow ‘cup final’ after Challenge Cup exit
Both Scottish clubs took their leave of Europe over the weekend, undone in the final minutes of matches they could and perhaps should have won.
Edinburgh Rugby 30-34 Wasps: Challenge Cup heartache for Mike Blair's side as visitors power into semi-finals
Edinburgh’s hopes of reaching their first European semi-final for seven years were ended by a resolute Wasps side in a pulsating Challenge Cup tie at the DAM Health Stadium.
England focus on chop tackles to avoid further red cards against France
England have been preparing for Saturday’s final Six Nations match, against France, by perfecting their chop tackles to avoid another nightmare red-card scenario in Paris, and Eddie Jones has left Max Malins out of his squad to face Les Bleus.
Six Nations: France v England - Sam Simmonds on showdown in Paris
The Six Nations finale with France on Saturday is an opportunity for England to show they can match the best in the world, says forward Sam Simmonds.
Malins out, Barbeary, Underhill and Furbank in 28-man England squad
LONDON : Eddie Jones has included uncapped Alfie Barbeary and fellow flanker Sam Underhill in a 28-man squad to travel to Paris for Saturday's final Six Nations game against France, but there is no place for winger Max Malins.