George Ford, Alex Coles and Ted Hill added to England squad for All Blacks Test
George Ford, Alex Coles and Ted Hill have been added to England’s 36-man squad for their autumn opener against New Zealand on November 2.Fly-half Ford had to prove his fitness after suffering a quad injury while playing for Sale, but is now in contention to face the All Blacks at Allianz Stadium.Tom Roebuck, Charlie Ewels and Ollie Chessum have been released from head coach Steve Borthwick’s group.Chessum is awaiting further assessment on a knee problem, while Ewels is currently following return-to-play protocols.Our first @autumnnations Test edges closer 👊Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad, as preparations for Saturday’s game...
Q&A: What is Team England Rugby and what has been agreed with the RFU?
Team England Rugby, run by and for England players, has brokered a new four-year elite player squad (EPS) agreement with the Rugby Football Union.Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at the key questions.What is Team England Rugby?TER was set up in January by England players who were concerned over the direction the game was going in.It has taken on responsibility – and received recognition – to negotiate on behalf of the England men’s team with the Rugby Football Union after the team ended its relationship with the Rugby Players Association (RPA).Senior England stars Ellis Genge, Jamie...
Rugby-Robertson praises All Blacks' balanced squad ahead of England test
(Reuters) - All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is confident his team will be ready for Saturday's clash with England at Twickenham after a side featuring a mix of youth and experience eased to victory over Japan in Yokohama on Saturday.