Arundell and Slade back for England against Italy in Six Nations
England have called up Henry Arundell and centre Henry Slade for the Six Nations clash with Italy on Sunday at Twickenham after both have struggled with injuries.
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Smith and Farrell start for England as Tuilagi left out
LONDON :Owen Farrell and Joe Marchant will fill England's midfield with Marcus Smith at flyhalf in their Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday as Manu Tuilagi was omitted from the matchday squad announced by Steve Borthwick on Thursday.
Three uncapped players in trimmed England squad
England head coach Steve Borthwick has kept three uncapped players in his trimmed 29-man squad for their opening Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday.
Injury blow for England as Luke Cowan-Dickie ruled out of Six Nations
Luke Cowan-Dickie's hopes of playing any part in England’s Guinness Six Nations campaign have been dashed after Exeter boss Rob Baxter confirmed he will not return to action until the end of the season.
Rugby Union-Daly and Cole back for England, May and Nowell left out
LONDON : Elliot Daley, Dan Cole, Max Malins and Ben Curry were included in England coach Steve Borthwick's Six Nations squad on Monday having been dropped by Eddie Jones but there was no place for wingers Jonny May and Jack Nowell or number Eight Billy Vunipola.
Borthwick omits veteran trio from Six Nations squad
Elliot Daley, Dan Cole, Max Malins and Ben Curry were included in England coach Steve Borthwick's Six Nations squad on Monday having been dropped by Eddie Jones but there was no place for wingers Jonny May and Jack Nowell or number eight Billy Vunipola.
Sharks hooker Mbonambi shoots down Dupont's anti-SA Cup sentiments: Not everyone is negative
Sharks and Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi took a dim view of French captain Antoine Dupont's comments about the dilution of the Heineken Champions Cup by the South African teams.
Ox Nche cops 3-week suspension for red card against Harlequins
Sharks prop Ox Nche will serve a three-week suspension for the red card he received against Harlequins on Saturday, as decided at an independent disciplinary hearing.