England's autumn international squad: 10 uncapped players who could make the cut
With less than a year to go until the World Cup, Steve Borthwick is looking at uncapped players to shake up England's established order.
England's autumn international squad: 10 uncapped players who could make the cut With less than a year to go until the World Cup, Steve Borthwick is looking at uncapped players to shake up England's established order. It is less than a month until England's November Nations Championship campaign begins and Steve Borthwick will name his first autumn training squad later this month. Uncapped England Players Impressing This SeasonWith less than a year to go until the World Cup, England's worst Six Nations performance and a first-ever defeat by Italy in 2026 may mean he is on the lookout for new blood. Ten uncapped players who could shake up England's established order have impressed so far this season. They include George Hendy, who has been a regular Prem try scorer for Northampton Saints and has three tries already this season.Nathan Jibulu, who was player of the match in Sale's wins over Saracens and Harlequins this season, could disrupt England's options at hooker. Jack Bracken, son of 2003 World Cup-winning scrum-half Kyran, impressed as Saracens beat Bristol and provides an elusive running threat. Max Hicks, who arrived in English rugby after signing for Newcastle from French side Perpignan, qualifies for Borthwick's side through his mother and is a good link player.James Pater, who was picked out by Daily Mail Sport as a young gun to watch at the start of the new Prem season, promptly scored a hat-trick in his team's opener and has shown his talent for England Under 20s. The first autumn training squad will provide an opportunity for new players to impress and shake up England's established order.
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