Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton admitted that he was surprised and thrilled by England coach Eddie Jones naming him in the pre-season training squad ahead of autumn internationals.
England coach Eddie Jones has named Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton in a 44-member pre-season squad that will take part in a training camp between 4th and 6th August in Teddington.
Rugby Football Union chief executive Steve Brown has backed England under Eddie Jones to have a successful autumn international series despite the poor results this year.
Billy Vunipola will come back stronger from the broken arm he suffered during England’s tour of South Africa, according to Saracens coach Alex Sanderson.
England have climbed to the fourth position in the World Rugby Rankings following their 10-25 win over South Africa in the third and final Test in Cape Town last weekend.
South Africa back-row Duane Vermeulen has pulled out of the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament to keep himself fit and ready for the 2019 World Cup scheduled in Japan.
The Rugby Football Union chairman Andy Cosslett insisted that England head coach Eddie Jones has got the full backing of the board but it is not 'unconditional'.
Eddie Jones' England side ended their six-game losing streak and earned a consolation win in the third Test n Cape Town over South Africa. Here is the highlights from the encounter.