Joe Marchant has been recalled to England’s training squad for next month’s Nations Championship as Steve Borthwick faces injury disruption to his midfield options. Marchant receives his first England call-up since the 2023 World Cup after his two-year spell at…
Sale Sharks centre Joe Marchant has been recalled to Steve Borthwick's 36-man England training squad ahead of November's Nations Championship fixtures. The 30-year-old, who last played internationally at the 2023 World Cup, returned to the Premiership after two seasons in France with Stade Français. Gloucester's Will Joseph was also included to strengthen England's midfield options.
England captain Maro Itoje returns to lead the forward pack following a summer rest, while uncapped youngsters Archie McParland and Kepu Tuipulotu received call-ups. Prop Fin Baxter is back after recovering from a foot injury, but veteran Courtney Lawes and scrum-half Ben Spencer were left out of the squad.
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