England squad

[Chobbsy]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/45900254

[Chobbsy]

No Cipriani, he really isn't the flavour of the month, poor lad I really feel sorry for him, what more does he have to do?

[chewbacca]

Be interesting to see how the pack goes without Dan

[Chobbsy]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/45900254

England squad for the autumn internationals

Forwards:

Tom Curry (Sale Sharks), Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby), Jamie George (Saracens), Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints) co-captain, Alec Hepburn (Exeter Chiefs), Ted Hill (Worcester Warriors)*, Maro Itoje (Saracens), George Kruis (Saracens), Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints), Zach Mercer (Bath Rugby), Ben Moon (Exeter Chiefs), Ben Morgan (Gloucester Rugby), Michael Rhodes (Saracens), Nick Schonert (Worcester Warriors), Brad Shields (Wasps), Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins), Elliott Stooke (Bath Rugby), Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby), Harry Williams (Exeter Chiefs), Mark Wilson (Newcastle Falcons)

Backs:

Chris Ashton (Sale Sharks), Mike Brown (Harlequins), Danny Care (Harlequins), Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby), Elliot Daly (Wasps), Nathan Earle (Harlequins), Owen Farrell (Saracens) co-captain, George Ford (Leicester Tigers), Alex Lozowski (Saracens), Jonny May (Leicester Tigers), Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs), Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Ben Te'o (Worcester Warriors), Manu Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers), Richard Wigglesworth (Saracens), Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers)

[Leicestertinytiger]

Not surprised Hill got called up, played really well against us at WR. Would love for us to grab him early!

[trendylfj]

Doesn't make the trip to Glaws any easier - only 1 of theirs in the squad

[Chobbsy]

Doesn't make the trip to Glaws any easier - only 1 of theirs in the squad

Very good point and they are in great form and to be only missing one player :(

[Leicestertinytiger]

Also a sad day when we have no forwards picked for England!

[kpj tiger]

Also a sad day when we have no forwards picked for England!

When was the last time that happened?

[TigerCam]

Also a sad day when we have no forwards picked for England!

It just goes to show the declining state of the club over the last few seasons. Chuffed to see Mercer get a look in. IMO it is disappointing for the players with Int potential but on a totally selfish point, hopefully the Tigers can take advantage of the Ints and grab a few wins before the new year? I do not understand how Cips is not there? The Ford/Farrell axis has been long since sorted out by the opposition so IMO Cips would have bought another dimension to the game?

[Soggypitch]

There is only room for two 10's in the squad. Ford and Farrell are both better all round outside halves than Cips IMO and in Eddie's obviously. Lozowski can also cover 10 very competently if necessary.

The person I feel sorry for is Goode. He's been England's best FB for some time and he can't get in the squad!!

Despite the injuries it is still a strong squad, just a bit worried about the props where we are lacking experience at this level.

[Robespierre]

And I had thought Mike Brown’s days were numbered. Surely Eddie should have someone else in mind for the World Cup ?

[Soggypitch]

And I had thought Mike Brown’s days were numbered. Surely Eddie should have someone else in mind for the World Cup ?

He does, Daly or Watson.

[Robespierre]

Ok. So let’s have Daley at fullback and AN Other as back-up and send Brown back to Quins.

[Leicestertinytiger]

Ok. So let’s have Daley at fullback and AN Other as back-up and send Brown back to Quins.

Surely Goode or Woodward are better options than Brown. Also fail to understand how none of Kvesic, Ewers or Armand didn’t make the cut. Kvesic especially deserves a shot at openside for England.