The three tighthead props are Kyle Sinckler, the recalled Harry Williams and Baths uncapped Will Stuart. You are always looking at a balance between your [back five forwards] between ball-running capabilities, defensive capabilities, work-rate capabilities.. 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So, to a large extent, is Farrell. ESPN Scrum.com brings you all the latest rugby news and scores from all 2015 Internationals, Aviva Premiership, European Rugby Champions Cup, RFU Championship, Super Rugby, Six Nations and Top 14. The Leicester Tigers second row developed into one of the most talismanic figures in the sport . Francis Luscombe #29. See how you can take part. Chunya Munga (London Irish, uncapped) 3. . Paul Hill (Northampton Saints, 5 caps) May Campbell and Kelsey Clifford of Saracens are joined by Sale . England shake up captain's run as Borthwick overhaul continues Age and caps as of start of tournament on 18 September 2015. Emily Rudge is England women's most capped Rugby League player ever and has . Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom All matches on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website with live text commentary and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary on selected matches, Zoe Aldcroft, Sarah Beckett, Sarah Bern, May Campbell, Bryony Cleall, Poppy Cleall, Kelsey Clifford, Amy Cokayne, Liz Crake, Lark Davies, Rosie Galligan, Detysha Harper, Sarah Hunter, Sadia Kabeya, Poppy Leitch, Alex Matthews, Maud Muir, Cath O'Donnell, Marlie Packer, Connie Powell, Emily Robinson, Hannah Sims, Morwenna Talling, Holly Aitchison, Jess Breach, Abby Dow, Elizabeth Duffy, Tatyana Heard, Natasha Hunt, Leanne Infante, Ellie Kildunne, Claudia MacDonald, Nancy McGillivray, Sarah McKenna, Lucy Packer, Amber Reed, Helena Rowland, Ellie Rugman, Emma Sing, Lydia Thompson, Lagi Tuima, Ella Wyrwas. England will need all the inspiration they can get knowing they face the game's top-ranked sides on successive weekends. There are some big gaps in England's armoury, particularly at fly-half and prop. Nine uncapped players are also included in the 42-player squad. England's Six Nations preparations have been rocked after captain Owen Farrell was ruled out of this year's championship with an ankle injury.. Farrell was already a doubt for the opener . Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)* Forwards *By continuing to the site with this current browser, you acknowledge that your experience may be degraded. 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 . Rugby Football Union Lewis Moody, 54.54%: Moody had one huge win as captain, over Australia in Sydney in 2010. Freddie Steward, Max Malins, Elliot Daly, Henry Slade, Joe Marchant, Marcus Smith, Ben Youngs, Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Kyle Sinckler, Maro Itoje, Nick Isiekwe, Lewis Ludlam, Tom Curry (C), Sam Simmonds. Curry named England captain for 6N opener - ESPN.com Jones has named a Six Nations squad of 34 players, and despite the eye-catching recent form of Alex Dombrandt, the Harlequins No 8 was not included. Ollie Lawrence (Worcester Warriors, 6 caps) But where does Carling rank among Englands captains down the years in terms of win percentage and is he above Dylan Hartley? Dylan Hartley, England's leader, has been under the microscope because he was banned and out of the game . "Sarah Hunter and Marlie Packer will co-captain the squad. 30. Curry captains an England side in Edinburgh on Saturday where seven of the starting XV have 10 caps or less, with some 25 per cent of the total appearances owned by scrum-half Youngs (112 caps). Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 22 caps) Rugby is a sport for all. South Africa smash England and leave Eddie Jones fumbling for answers a May Campbell and Kelsey Clifford of Saracens are joined by Sale Sharks' Elizabeth Duffy, Exeter Chiefs' Nancy McGillivray and Gloucester-Hartpury's Ellie Rugman among the uncapped players. 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. Tonight's rugby news as Gatland's gameplan defended and Wales' best 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. Lewis Ludlow again captains from openside. Simon Middleton has named his final squad as England head coach . The sevens . Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) I think a number of players have got a lot to offer England and thats why I want to build depth in every position.. Martin Corry, 52.94%: Had some tough assignments as skipper, twice leading against New Zealand and three times against South Africa (winning once in 2006 the week after being booed off, having lost to Argentina) in his 17 matches. Rugby World Cup winners: the full list of all previous champions and England rugby union captains: from best to worst - The Telegraph Leading from the front: who should be England captain under Borthwick 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. 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). Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) 6 Nations: Smith out, Ford back for England for France game Six Nations' greatest captains - BBC Sport 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. Nelson College rugby players will take part in a historic celebration of the game's origins when they represent New Zealand at an international tournament at Rugby School in England. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. England squad for 2022/2023. Tom Willis (Wasps, uncapped)*, Backs "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. Six Nations 2021: England Captain Owen Farrell on Finding Courage Read more: George Fords advice for Englands new attack coach: Keep it simple, please. Ticketing Infomation. England team to face Canada on 10 July 2021. Is Owen Farrell's role as captain problematic? The first three days will be about getting organised. Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, uncapped) 8 Sam Simmonds makes his first start for England since 2018, while Nick Isiekwe partners Maro Itoje in the second row. How to get into rugby union - get into the social team game that brings people together, Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. Robshaw will forever be remembered for his poor decision against Wales in the 2015Rugby World Cup and he was never a natural leader but the best England had at the time and did an admirable job for long periods. Ford, 29, has not played for England since winning the last of his caps in the 2021 Six Nations. Replacements: Curtis Langdon, Beno Obano, Paul Hill, Callum Chick, Lewis Ludlam, Dan Robson, George Furbank, Joe Marchant. Boxing - Nelson v Wilson; Simmons v Dickinson; Joshua v Gavern (Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle), v South Africa Crystal Palace, 8 Dec 1906, v South Africa Port Elizabeth, 2 Jun 1984. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Farrell, 30, has been sidelined since 13 November after injuring his ankle . Simon Middleton has named his final squad as England head coach . 39. "Tom Curry will captain the side for this game and has the respect of the team around him, in Owen and Courtney's absence. Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 28 caps) Rugby Union's Top 10: The best players for England over the years Trevor Davison (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Note: They must have captained over 15 Tests to be eligible for this list. It points to a blindside-flanker role for Courtney Lawes, Maro Itoje or Worcesters Ted Hill to provide some bulk, with other possible No 8 contenders Nathan Hughes, Sam Simmonds and Teimana Harrison overlooked.