England announce squad for Rugby World Cup
August 8, 2023
The losing finalists in 2019’s Rugby World Cup, England, have announced their 33-man squad for the 2023 version of the tournament that starts next month in France.
There are very few surprises in Steve Borthwick’s squad, with the biggest talking point the ommission of Exeter back Henry Slade who has played in the last two World Cups.
Saracens hooker Theo Dan who made his England debut in the weekend loss to Wales is in the group that will captained by veteran fly-half cum centre Owen Farrell.
Commenting on his selection Borthwick said: “There have been a number of very difficult selection decisions to make, given the quality of our wider training squad.
“Some very good players have missed out on selection such has been the competition for places over the last eight weeks and more of preparation.
“As Saturday’s game in Cardiff proved, we have a series of demanding Test matches through August as we continue that preparation towards our opening Rugby World Cup pool game against an in-form Argentina side.”
Borthwick said he had tried to name his squad as early as possible: “We believe that announcing the squad a little earlier than otherwise might have been the case, brings a clarity and certainty to the group, allowing the players as much time as possible to settle and develop as a squad.”
The England squad that will compete in teh World Cup is as follows:
Forwards: Ollie Chessum, Dan Cole, Tom Curry, Theo Dan, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam, Joe Marler, George Martin, David Ribbans, Bevan Rodd, Kyle Sinckler, Will Stuart, Billy Vunipola, Jack Walker, Jack Willis.
Backs: Henry Arundell, Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Ollie Lawrence, Max Malins, Joe Marchant, Marcus Smith, Freddie Steward, Manu Tuilagi, Jack van Poortvliet, Anthony Watson, Ben Youngs.
The losing finalists in 2019’s Rugby World Cup, England, have announced their 33-man squad for the 2023 version of the tournament that starts next month in France.
There are very few surprises in Steve Borthwick’s squad, with the biggest talking point the ommission of Exeter back Henry Slade who has played in the last two World Cups.
Saracens hooker Theo Dan who made his England debut in the weekend loss to Wales is in the group that will captained by veteran fly-half cum centre Owen Farrell.
Commenting on his selection Borthwick said: “There have been a number of very difficult selection decisions to make, given the quality of our wider training squad.
“Some very good players have missed out on selection such has been the competition for places over the last eight weeks and more of preparation.
“As Saturday’s game in Cardiff proved, we have a series of demanding Test matches through August as we continue that preparation towards our opening Rugby World Cup pool game against an in-form Argentina side.”
Borthwick said he had tried to name his squad as early as possible: “We believe that announcing the squad a little earlier than otherwise might have been the case, brings a clarity and certainty to the group, allowing the players as much time as possible to settle and develop as a squad.”
The England squad that will compete in teh World Cup is as follows:
Forwards: Ollie Chessum, Dan Cole, Tom Curry, Theo Dan, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam, Joe Marler, George Martin, David Ribbans, Bevan Rodd, Kyle Sinckler, Will Stuart, Billy Vunipola, Jack Walker, Jack Willis.
Backs: Henry Arundell, Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Ollie Lawrence, Max Malins, Joe Marchant, Marcus Smith, Freddie Steward, Manu Tuilagi, Jack van Poortvliet, Anthony Watson, Ben Youngs.
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England announce squad for Rugby World Cup
The losing finalists in 2019’s Rugby World Cup, England, have announced their 33-man squad for the 2023 version of the tournament that starts next month in France.
There are very few surprises in Steve Borthwick’s squad, with the biggest talking point the ommission of Exeter back Henry Slade who has played in the last two World Cups.
Saracens hooker Theo Dan who made his England debut in the weekend loss to Wales is in the group that will captained by veteran fly-half cum centre Owen Farrell.
Commenting on his selection Borthwick said: “There have been a number of very difficult selection decisions to make, given the quality of our wider training squad.
“Some very good players have missed out on selection such has been the competition for places over the last eight weeks and more of preparation.
“As Saturday’s game in Cardiff proved, we have a series of demanding Test matches through August as we continue that preparation towards our opening Rugby World Cup pool game against an in-form Argentina side.”
Borthwick said he had tried to name his squad as early as possible: “We believe that announcing the squad a little earlier than otherwise might have been the case, brings a clarity and certainty to the group, allowing the players as much time as possible to settle and develop as a squad.”
The England squad that will compete in teh World Cup is as follows:
Forwards: Ollie Chessum, Dan Cole, Tom Curry, Theo Dan, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam, Joe Marler, George Martin, David Ribbans, Bevan Rodd, Kyle Sinckler, Will Stuart, Billy Vunipola, Jack Walker, Jack Willis.
Backs: Henry Arundell, Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Ollie Lawrence, Max Malins, Joe Marchant, Marcus Smith, Freddie Steward, Manu Tuilagi, Jack van Poortvliet, Anthony Watson, Ben Youngs.
The losing finalists in 2019’s Rugby World Cup, England, have announced their 33-man squad for the 2023 version of the tournament that starts next month in France.
There are very few surprises in Steve Borthwick’s squad, with the biggest talking point the ommission of Exeter back Henry Slade who has played in the last two World Cups.
Saracens hooker Theo Dan who made his England debut in the weekend loss to Wales is in the group that will captained by veteran fly-half cum centre Owen Farrell.
Commenting on his selection Borthwick said: “There have been a number of very difficult selection decisions to make, given the quality of our wider training squad.
“Some very good players have missed out on selection such has been the competition for places over the last eight weeks and more of preparation.
“As Saturday’s game in Cardiff proved, we have a series of demanding Test matches through August as we continue that preparation towards our opening Rugby World Cup pool game against an in-form Argentina side.”
Borthwick said he had tried to name his squad as early as possible: “We believe that announcing the squad a little earlier than otherwise might have been the case, brings a clarity and certainty to the group, allowing the players as much time as possible to settle and develop as a squad.”
The England squad that will compete in teh World Cup is as follows:
Forwards: Ollie Chessum, Dan Cole, Tom Curry, Theo Dan, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam, Joe Marler, George Martin, David Ribbans, Bevan Rodd, Kyle Sinckler, Will Stuart, Billy Vunipola, Jack Walker, Jack Willis.
Backs: Henry Arundell, Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Ollie Lawrence, Max Malins, Joe Marchant, Marcus Smith, Freddie Steward, Manu Tuilagi, Jack van Poortvliet, Anthony Watson, Ben Youngs.