Six uncapped gamers and Tom Curry make Steve Borthwick’s group
Steve Borthwick has introduced his 36-player squad for England’s Summer time Tour to New Zealand and Japan. Six uncapped gamers made the minimize alongside Tom Curry who has solely performed 34 minutes of rugby since final yr’s World Cup.
Premiership prime try-scorer Ollie Sleightholme is likely one of the six uncapped to make the minimize alongside Bristol Bears hooker Gabriel Oghre, Sale Sharks duo Joe Carpenter and Tom Roebuck and Harlequins pair Luke Northmore and Fin Baxter.
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Notable exclusions embrace Bathtub Rugby trio Ted Hill, Will Muir and Alfie Barbeary in addition to Northampton Saints hooker Curtis Langdon, who’s rumoured to have been scuppered by an damage sustained within the Premiership rugby last.
Sale flanker Curry may even return to the England fold following seven months on the sidelines with a critical hip damage. He can be joined by twin brother Ben in addition to skilled prop pair Joe Marler and Dan Cole and stalwart Maro Itoje.
England Summer time Tour squad confirmed
Prepared for our Summer time Collection 🤩
Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad to journey to Japan and New Zealand 🛫
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) June 10, 2024
Talking on the squad announcement, Borthwick stated: “The Summer time Collection presents a invaluable alternative for the continued improvement of this squad and is a demanding problem to conclude the season.
“For among the youthful gamers, it is going to be their first time touring overseas with England. Travelling collectively is a good way to construct nearer bonds and supplies an vital alternative for brand spanking new gamers to settle into the environment.
“With the modifications in local weather, enjoying circumstances, and contrasting kinds of rugby from the 2 opponents we face, we can be challenged on and off the sector.”
England’s first sport can be in opposition to Japan on Saturday 22 June earlier than two take a look at in opposition to New Zealand on 6 July and 13 July.
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