The Wales standby player for each position as squad leave in days and uncapped man deserves to be in the picture
You could only sympathise with poor John Rawlins after his experience as a tour call-up for the first Rugby World Cup.
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Chastening afternoon for Jones as England hit by eight-try Barbarians
Whatever Eddie Jones had in mind for this fixture, watching George Kruis, the former England lock, backheeling a conversion through the posts in the final few minutes of an emphatic victory for the invitational side was probably not it. For all the players absent for England, for all the excuses that could be made, this was without question a chastening afternoon for Jones and one that will not be ignored in Australia.
Tonight's rugby news as 14-man Barbarians 'make mockery of England' with hammering at Twickenham
Here are your rugby evening headlines for Sunday, June 19.
Glasgow Warriors expect Huw Jones to 'come to us' despite Stade Francais reports as update given on search for new head coach amid Dean Richards link
Glasgow Warriors are confident that Huw Jones will honour his deal to return to Scotsoun amid a claim that he has held talks with Stade Francais.
Care, love and friendship: The 'never say die' attitude that defines the Stormers
When they went down 7-0 inside the opening three minutes of Saturday's United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls, Stormers fans could have been forgiven for fearing the worst.
Cardiff City recruit Watford and Bath Rugby coaches as Steve Morison rings changes off the pitch
Cardiff City have bolstered their backroom staff ahead of pre-season with the appointments of goalkeeping coach Graham Stack and head of physical performance Patrick Wilson.