Henry Arundell returns to England fold with Bath move

England wing Henry Arundell has reentered national contention, earning a call-up to Steve Borthwick’s summer training squad following his imminent move back to the Premiership with Bath.

The 22-year-old, who has played 10 tests and scored seven tries—including a five-try haul against Chile at the 2023 World Cup—had been sidelined from selection due to the RFU’s overseas player rule while representing France’s Racing 92.

With his switch to Bath confirmed on a three-year deal starting 2025/26, Arundell is once again eligible for England.

The winger’s availability coincides with England’s four-day preparation camp ahead of fixtures against a France XV and a tour to Argentina and the USA during July.

Born in Cyprus and raised in Bath, Arundell will officially return to his hometown club next season. He described the move as a “very special” moment for his family, who have supported the club for years. His impending arrival adds potency to Bath’s back-three, signaling the club’s ambition as they chase Premiership honours.

Joining a 36-player squad, most from clubs not involved in the Premiership final or the British & Irish Lions tour, Arundell is set to work alongside Steve Borthwick’s selectors.

His national return comes after a 20-month absence and follows a standout career in England colours, highlighted by that record-equalling performance against Chile.

Arundell flourished early in his test career with impressive finishing and raw talent.

His stint with Racing, though limiting national appearances, offered valuable development under coaches like Stuart Lancaster, adding tactical depth and finesse to his thunderous pace. Returning to Bath and England, he now looks poised to claim a long-term role.

The current camp will feed directly into England’s summer fixtures, including a showdown with France XV on 21 June, followed by two tests in Argentina and a final match in Washington DC.

England 37-member squad:

Forwards: Fin Baxter (Harlequins), Richard Capstick (Exeter Chiefs), Arthur Clark (Gloucester Rugby), Alex Coles (Northampton Saints), Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins), Ben Curry (Sale Sharks), Theo Dan (Saracens), Trevor Davison (Northampton Saints), Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins), Afolabi Fasogbon (Gloucester Rugby), Nick Isiekwe (Saracens), Manny Iyogun (Northampton Saints), Jack Kenningham (Harlequins), George Kloska (Bristol Bears), Curtis Langdon (Northampton Saints), Tom Lockett (Northampton Saints), Gabriel Oghre (Bristol Bears), Tom Pearson (Northampton Saints), Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks), Tom Willis (Saracens)

Backs: Henry Arundell (Racing 92), Charlie Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby), Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby), Oscar Beard (Harlequins), Charlie Bracken (Saracens), Joe Carpenter (Sale Sharks), Fraser Dingwall (Northampton Saints), Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs), George Ford (Sale Sharks), Rekeiti Ma’asi-White (Sale Sharks), Cadan Murley (Harlequins), Luke Northmore (Harlequins), Will Porter (Harlequins), Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks), Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks), Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Ollie Sleightholme (Northampton Saints)