England: George Skivington ‘disappointed’ after Gloucester players miss out on Eddie Jones’ squad

Eddie Jones selected a youthful group which included 10 uncapped individuals, but there was no place for any of the in-form Cherry and Whites players.

The West Country outfit have enjoyed a fine season and are in contention to qualify for the Premiership play-offs.

Gloucester reside in fifth position, one point behind Northampton Saints in fourth, and many expected them to have some sort of England representation.

Mark Atkinson has been involved over the past year, while Ollie Thorley, Jack Singleton and Lewis Ludlow have all received recognition from Jones.

South African-born Ruan Ackermann, who qualifies on residency, has arguably been the best back-row in the competition, but he has also been left out.

“Obviously, I am disappointed no one is in there and I am seeing Eddie later in the week,” Skivington said.

“I will find out who is near and who is not but there are a few young lads in the squad and Eddie will have his plan.

“What I will say is that things change quickly and quite a few lads are on the edge and there is time to still get on the plane. They won’t lose faith.”

Gloucester’s frustrations are not surprising, especially when strugglers Bath have six players among the 36-man group.

Named just two-and-a-half weeks after the Cherry and Whites thrashed their regional rivals 64-0, Skivington expected to see the form of his players rewarded.

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“I presume Eddie goes around the clubs every few months and will fill us in on where everyone stands and who he is looking at. I think the guys on the periphery get a call from him like Lewis to say what is what,” he added.

“If there is any issue or some feedback they will always come to me. Eddie knows the people he wants in the camp