Stadia . Rugby Union News News Note: They must have captained over 15 Tests to be eligible for this list. Winger: RORY UNDERWOOD (55%) - England's highest try scorer, with 49, and a player of undeniable attacking class. Full-back. Ollie Hassell-Collins (London Irish, uncapped)* The Breakdown | The road to joy: why the best in the Six Nations are putting fun above fear, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. I think its an asset of ours., The latest rugby union news and analysis, plus all the week's action reviewed. Meanwhile, Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend handed a start to lock Jonny Gray, will make his first Test appearance in almost a year. Owen Farrell has been named captain, with Courtney Lawes and Ellis Genge both named as vice captains. "Tom Curry will captain the side for this game and has the respect of the team around him, in Owen and Courtney's absence. Twickenham TW1 1DZ Curry captains an England side in Edinburgh on Saturday where seven of the starting XV have 10 caps or less, with some 25 per cent of the total appearances owned by scrum-half Youngs (112 caps). Owen Farrell will captain England despite the controversy surrounding his current ban, while Ellis Genge and Lawes will act as joint vice-captains throughout the championship, confirmed Borthwick . Win percentage: 46.15%. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Harry Wells (Leicester Tigers, uncapped), Backs Curtis Langdon, Joe Heyes, Josh McNally, Charlie Ewells, Lewis Ludlow (captain), Sam Underhill, Callum Chick. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 38 caps) Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)* Vice-captain Ellis Genge makes up the front row alongside Bristol Bears team mate Kyle Sinckler and Exeter hooker Luke . The 2023 Guinness Six Nations resumed last weekend, and two decades on from his try against Italy at the same stage of the 2003 Championship, MikeTindallhas picked his team of the round. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)* Celebrated my Testimonial Year in 2013/14 for 10 years of service to London Irish. To help make this website better, to improve and personalize your experience and for advertising purposes, are you happy to accept cookies and other technologies. Sam Underhill (Bath, 22 caps) To set this template's initial visibility, the |state= parameter may be used: |state=collapsed: { {England national rugby union team captains|state=collapsed}} to show the template collapsed, i.e., hidden apart from its title bar. It points to a blindside-flanker role for Courtney Lawes, Maro Itoje or Worcesters Ted Hill to provide some bulk, with other possible No 8 contenders Nathan Hughes, Sam Simmonds and Teimana Harrison overlooked. With the Red Rose captain struggling off the tee, Ford can also relieve him of that added pressure . "We have prepared really well for this game. England sign off on 2021 in style as they outfox and outfight 2019 Rugby World Cup final conquerors South Africa in front of a rapturous Twickenham crowd. Ph: +44 (0) 20 8892 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8892 6993. 8. Will Carling, 75.42%: Carling is some way ahead of the chasing pack after Johnson. England's captain Owen Farrell is under scrutiny after a poor kicking . England have reprised the midfield trio of Owen Farrell, Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade that helped see off Italy 31-14 at Twickenham in the Six Nations' second week. There is meanwhile a return for Exeter Chiefs forward Poppy Leitch, who last featured for England in the 2019 Six Nations. Ireland named a near full-strength squad for the Six Nations on Thursday, with one uncapped player among the 37 selected and captain Johnny Sexton included as expected as he bids to return to . He has since collected 20 England caps but now faces a very different type of mental challenge. Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Chunya Munga (London Irish, uncapped) *apprentice player Ford's kicking game is also a huge boost, especially when combined with Farrell. The 23-year-old back row becomes the . Wins: 6. Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Too easily remembered for other reasons rather than a brave and clever leader. Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 22 caps) Henry Twynam #119. The three tighthead props are Kyle Sinckler, the recalled Harry Williams and Baths uncapped Will Stuart. 27. Simon Middleton has named his final squad as England head coach before stepping down from the role at the end of the tournament. 2. Replacements: Jamie Blamire, Beno Obano, Trevor Davison, Ted Hill, Ben Curry, Lewis Ludlam, Dan Robson, Jacob Umaga. 10. ENGLAND, Ph: +44 (0) 20 8892 2000 News. Uncapped London Irish scrumhalf Ben White could make . Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) Ollie Sleightholme (Northampton Saints, uncapped) It would now appear that Ford, who used to work closely with Borthwick at Leicester, and the squad's captain, Owen Farrell, . Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 21 caps) Sometimes their role changes within the team., Borthwick also suggested, with Ford back in the fold, that there might be scope to rekindle the FordFarrell axis at 10 and 12, once a familiar feature under Jones. George Martin (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap) Statistics . Ted Hill (Worcester Warriors, 1 cap) Selles on how Scandinavian culture sculpted his Southampton house, How Casemiro silenced doubters to become Man Utd cult hero, Ten Hag's tactics analysed | How Man Utd are a team transformed, Alonso shocks Red Bull to top P2 for Aston Martin | Mercedes off the pace, Women's Six Nations: England name nine uncapped players in 2023 squad. Backs: Holly Aitchison (Saracens, 15 caps), Jess Breach (Saracens, 24 caps), Abby Dow (Harlequins, 30 caps), Elizabeth Duffy (Sale Sharks, uncapped), Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 9 caps), Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 60 caps), Leanne Infante (Saracens, 57 caps), Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 31 caps), Claudia MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs, 24 caps), Nancy McGillivray (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped), Sarah McKenna (Saracens, 43 caps), Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 9 caps), Amber Reed (Bristol Bears, 62 caps), Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 22 caps), Ellie Rugman (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped), Emma Sing (Gloucester-Hartpury, 2 caps), Lydia Thompson (Worcester, Warriors, 58 caps), Lagi Tuima (Harlequins, 12 caps), Ella Wyrwas (Saracens, uncapped). Lawrence Dallaglio, 50.00%: It is easily forgotten that Dallaglio was Clive Woodwards first choice as captain ahead of Martin Johnson, but was forced to resign after a tabloid drugs sting. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) To set this template's initial visibility, the |state= parameter may be used: If the |state= parameter in the template on this page is not set, the template's initial visibility is taken from the |default= parameter in the Collapsible option template. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 28 caps) Tom de Glanville (Bath, uncapped)* Middleton became head coach in 2015 and has led England to five Six Nations titles and four Grand Slams. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, uncapped)* Filters . Bill Beaumont (1978-82) Captained 21; won 11; lost eight; drew two; 57.14%. Find out if the privatisation of the company could have had an impact on today's energy price crisis. Freddie Steward; Joe Cokanasiga, Henry Slade, Dan Kelly, Adam Radwan; Marcus Smith, Harry Randall;Ellis Genge, Jamie Blamire, Joe Heyes, Harry Wells, Charlie Ewels, Lewis Ludlow (captain), Sam Underhill, Alex Dombrandt. And yet Farrell's winning percentage, after 24 victories from 38 Tests as England captain, sits at 63.16%. Lewis Ludlow again captains from openside. All rights reserved. Savea made the gesture towards Rebels scrum-half Ryan Louwrens and appeared to threaten him after he was yellow carded in the closing stages of the opening half. Cant get to the shops? Made my international debut in 2008, winning 2 England caps vs New Zealand and scoring twice on debut. England Women head coach Simon Middleton has included nine uncapped names in his 42-player training squad for the 2023 Six Nations. Warburton . 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Read more: George Fords advice for Englands new attack coach: Keep it simple, please. It allows us another string to our bow and to carry, when I choose to do so, a different type of player on the bench, Borthwick said. Dan Robson (Wasps, 12 caps) How brave Middleton will be to hand out a raft of new caps during the tournament could be better determined by the will of forwards coach Louis Deacon. LONDON (AP) Marcus Smith was left out of England's training camp on Tuesday ahead of the Six Nations match against France, with George Ford preferred as the backup flyhalf to captain Owen Farrell. They join 22 survivors from the squad who reached the World Cup final last November, but there is no place for Dan Cole, who may be wondering if he will be add to his 95 England caps and three for the Lions. Lewis Ludlow again captains from openside. Smith is being challenged to go away and impress for Harlequins, starting against Exeter at Twickenham this weekend. Harlequins players Tim Visser, Marland Yarde, Joe Gray, Luke Wallace, Jamie Roberts, Joe Marchant , Mike Brown, Head Coach Mark Mapletoft, Director. Only four countries have ever won the Rugby World Cup, and England remain the only northern hemisphere side to have achieved a tournament victory - although France have been runners-up three . For the template on this page, that currently evaluates to autocollapse. Freddie Steward; Joe Cokanasiga, Henry Slade, Dan Kelly, Adam Radwan; Marcus . Boxing - Nelson v Wilson; Simmons v Dickinson; Joshua v Gavern (Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle), v South Africa Crystal Palace, 8 Dec 1906, v South Africa Port Elizabeth, 2 Jun 1984. England begin their campaign against Scotland in Newcastle on Saturday, 25 March (16:45 GMT). "There is always a regeneration period after any World Cup and this one is no different. Name. Rugby House Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby, uncapped) George Martin (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap) Martin Corry, 52.94%: Had some tough assignments as skipper, twice leading against New Zealand and three times against South Africa (winning once in 2006 the week after being booed off, having lost to Argentina) in his 17 matches. ", Forwards: Zoe Aldcroft, Sarah Beckett, Sarah Bern, May Campbell, Bryony Cleall, Poppy Cleall, Kelsey Clifford, Amy Cokayne, Liz Crake, Lark Davies, Rosie Galligan, Detysha Harper, Sarah Hunter, Sadia Kabeya, Poppy Leitch, Alex Matthews, Maud Muir, Cath O'Donnell, Marlie Packer, Connie Powell, Emily Robinson, Hannah Sims, Morwenna Talling, Backs: Holly Aitchison, Jess Breach, Abby Dow, Elizabeth Duffy, Tatyana Heard, Natasha Hunt, Leanne Infante, Ellie Kildunne, Claudia MacDonald, Nancy McGillivray, Sarah McKenna, Lucy Packer, Amber Reed, Helena Rowland, Ellie Rugman, Emma Sing, Lydia Thompson, Lagi Tuima, Ella Wyrwas. Curtis Langdon (Sale Sharks, uncapped) While available to play lock Abbie Ward (pregnancy) and vice-captain Emily Scarratt (neck and ankle) will spend time with the squad to offer coaching assistance. Monkey Hornby #89. In the front row, there are opportunities to impress for uncapped trio Hannah Sims, Kelsey Clifford and Liz Crake. 30. England's rugby union captain is as famous for his stoic reserve off the pitch as his precision and power on it . Lewis Moody, 54.54%: Moody had one huge win as captain, over Australia in Sydney in 2010. Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Since being edged by Scotland in round one, England have built with solid wins . Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, uncapped) He was the first black captain of the Great Britain Lions and for any national British sporting side. England Women head coach Simon Middleton has included nine uncapped names in his 42-player training squad for the 2023 Six Nations. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 28 caps) Winger: JOSH LEWSEY (56%): His physical prowess was matched with a determination to constantly improve and a wonderful ability to read the game in front of him. England Rugby captain Chris Robshaw and the England team pose with the Cooke cup at the end of the QBE International match against Australia at. We've had a number of obstacles thrown at us, but we've overcome them as a more together group and we're looking forward to getting started.". "The Six Nations is one of the most iconic tournaments in world rugby that we love participating in. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 28 caps) He also led England to the 2000 Six Nations title, even if they did botch the Grand Slam finale in the freezing rain in Edinburgh. Beno Obano (Bath Rugby, 1 cap) He also has the support of the vice captains and other leaders in the team such as Maro Itoje and Ben Youngs," he added. Sarah has made it clear she will not be involved in the 2025 World Cup as a player, so it's essential we look to continue to grow our leadership quality and depth. 1:30 pm (GMT) Share this page. 39. "As the first game, this match is hugely important to both sides and we will both want to get off to a winning start," coach Eddie Jones said. Players are sorted by date of debut with those in the starting lineup before replacements, then alphabetically by surname and initials. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, uncapped) Home nations' captains: Scotland's Stuart McInally, England's Owen Farrell, Wales' Alun Wyn Jones, and Ireland's Rory Best 2019 Rugby World Cup Hosts: Japan Dates: 20 September to 2 November Ted Hill (Worcester Warriors, 1 cap) Position. 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As the dust settles on another enthralling weekend of Guinness Six Nations action, its time to cast your vote for Try of the Round. Stuart Hogg, Darcy Graham, Chris Harris, Sam Johnson, Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell, Ali Price, Matt Fagerson, Hamish Watson, Jamie Ritchie, Grant Gilchrist, Jonny Gray, Zander Fagerson, George Turner, Rory Sutherland, Replacements: Stuart McInally, Pierre Schoeman, WP Nel, Magnus Bradbury, Ben White, Blair Kinghorn, Sione Tuipulotu.