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The 10 England bolters ready to shake up Steve Borthwick’s squad this autumn: A 19-year-old Northampton flier, a Tongan-born wildcard in the centres, the hooker ‘built like cement’ and the 2003 World Cup winner’s son

Steve Borthwick will name his first autumn training squad later this month and after a rocky 2026 he will be on the lookout for new blood, with less than a year to go until the World Cup.

By ALEX BYWATER · Daily Mail

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 1:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Alex Bywater highlights 10 uncapped contenders who could push for selection in Steve Borthwick's autumn England squad.
England will contest the November Nations Championship with matches against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand before Twickenham finals weekend.
The shortlisted backs include Northampton trio George Hendy, Archie McParland, and Toby Pater, alongside Saracens wing Jack Bracken.

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Daily Mail Sport's Alex Bywater highlights 10 uncapped players who could contend for Steve Borthwick's England squad ahead of the November Nations Championship. With fixtures scheduled against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand, Borthwick is expected to consider fresh talent following a difficult Six Nations run earlier in 2026.

The featured prospects include Northampton's George Hendy, Archie McParland, and Toby Pater, alongside Saracens duo Jack Bracken and Sione Va'enuku. Bywater also identifies Sale hooker Nathan Jibulu, Newcastle flanker Max Hicks, Bristol captain Fitz Harding, Exeter prop Ethan Burger, and Leicester utility back Orlando Bailey as strong options.

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