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Eddie Jones names wider England squad
Exeter Chiefs’ Sam Simmonds receives his first call up into the England squad. The 22-year-old has made 27 appearances for his club, scoring 13 tries and was a key member of the side that won the Premiership title last season.
Jones has also included 18-year-old Marcus Smith (Harlequins) and 20-year-old Zach Mercer (Bath Rugby) as apprentices in the England squad. Both players won’t be named in matchday squads but will be involved in England’s training and preparation for the three-match series.
Four Uncapped In Ireland November Squad
Four uncapped in @IrishRugby November squad ☘️
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England and Wasps number eight Nathan Hughes has been banned for two weeks for striking in Wasps' Champions Cup victory over Harlequins on Saturday.
Hughes will return on November 6, five days before England's first Test against Argentina before facing Australia (18 November) and Samoa (25 November).
Aaron Cruden turned down HUGE Bristol offer to join Montpellier
Currie Cup Final lineups:
Australia vs Barbarians LINEUPS:
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🌹 Dave Ward suspended for three weeks
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🐉 Leon Brown extends Dragons stay
🇦🇺 Wallabies squad to face the Barbarians
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