Marchant back in England training squad ahead of Nations Championship fixtures / Photo: Thomas SAMSON - AFP
Marchant back in England training squad ahead of Nations Championship fixtures
Joe Marchant has been recalled to England's training squad ahead of the forthcoming Nations Championship fixtures as boss Steve Borthwick battles injury issues.
Marchant was handed his first England call-up since the 2023 World Cup after his two-year spell at Stade Francais ended with his return to the English Prem with Sale this season.
The move back to England makes Marchant available for selection again.
The 30-year-old was joined in the 36-man group on Sunday by Will Joseph, the Gloucester centre whose form has lit up the Prem in the opening four rounds.
Joseph, the younger brother of former England star Jonathan Joseph, made his only Test appearance during the 2022 tour of Australia but will be looking to press his claim in the absence of Seb Atkinson.
Atkinson, who is pencilled in to start in the November clash against Australia at inside centre, will join the squad at their Surrey base but is likely to be limited to rehabilitating a knee injury.
Adding to Borthwick's problems is the concussion sustained by Benhard Janse van Rensburg, who has not played since taking a head knock on club duty for Bristol on October 3.
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