England Squad Update: Watson out of England's clash with Georgia
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England have reconvened at their training base as they prepare for the start of the Autumn Nations Cup. Eddie Jones’ side have returned to The Lensbury, Teddington, after winning the Guinness Six Nations last weekend with a 34-5 win over Italy.
A 36-player squad will begin training this week for their opening Quilter International against Georgia at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 14 November (3pm KO). They will then play a second Quilter International at home against Ireland on Saturday 21 November (3pm KO). England will play their final group game in Llanelli, against hosts Wales, at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday 28 November (4pm KO). Their final Quilter International, a tournament placing game, will be played at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday 6 December (2pm KO).
Elliot Daly and Joe Marler return after injuries, while Alex Mitchell has also joined up with the squad after taking part in some of England’s training camps in October. Jack Singleton (hamstring) and Anthony Watson (ankle) have withdrawn from the squad for the Georgia fixture through injury and will begin rehabilitation with their clubs.
George Ford and Mark Wilson will continue their rehabilitation programmes in camp at The Lensbury. Billy Vunipola will join up with the squad on Sunday after the birth of his son earlier this week. Newly-appointed skills coach, Jason Ryles, has joined up with the team after finishing the season and winning the NRL Grand Final with Melbourne Storm, where he was assistant coach.
FULL SQUAD
Backs
Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 9 caps)
Elliot Daly (Saracens, 43 caps)
Owen Farrell (Saracens, 84 caps)
George Furbank (Northampton Saints, 3 caps)
Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby, 51 caps)
Ollie Lawrence (Worcester Warriors, 1 cap)
Max Malins (Bristol Bears, uncapped)
Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 3 caps)
Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 57 caps)
Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
Dan Robson (Wasps, 3 caps)
Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 30 caps)
Ollie Thorley (Gloucester Rugby, 1 cap)
Jacob Umaga (Wasps, uncapped)
Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 100 caps)
Forwards
Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 24 caps)
Tom Dunn (Bath Rugby, 1 cap)
Ben Earl (Bristol Bears, 4 caps)
Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 16 caps)
Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 19 caps)
Jamie George (Saracens, 50 caps)
Jonny Hill (Exeter Chiefs, 1 cap)
Ted Hill (Worcester Warriors, 1 cap)
Maro Itoje (Saracens, 39 caps)
Joe Launchbury (Wasps, 65 caps)
Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 8 caps)
Joe Marler (Harlequins, 71 caps)
Beno Obano (Bath Rugby, uncapped)
David Ribbans (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, 36 caps)
Will Stuart (Bath Rugby, 4 caps)
Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 19 caps)
Billy Vunipola (Saracens, 52 caps)
Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 60 caps)
Harry Williams (Exeter Chiefs, 18 caps)
Jack Willis (Wasps, uncapped)