In Josh Beaumont’s latest column for TRU, he discusses the value of the Premiership Cup, Sale and their European double, the planned extension to the season and the upcoming internationals.
South Africa have made a total of seven changes to the startling line-up for the upcoming clash against England to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
E4Rugby Chris Robshaw as he spoke candidly to us about coping with injuries, the loneliness of rehab and balancing when to be around your teammates. And of course we had a chat about this Saturday's England v South Africa match.
England and Saracens centre Alex Lozowski has been suspended for four weeks following a dangerous tackle during the opening game of the European Champions Cup against Glasgow Warriors last month.
England coach Eddie Jones has dropped experienced full-back Mike Brown in the 25-man squad for the upcoming autumn international opening clash against South Africa to be played at Twickenham Stadium on 3rd November.
Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes is in doubt for England's autumn international opener against South Africa to be played on 3rd November at Twickenham following a recurring back problem.
Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has been handed a three-week ban following his red-card incident in the recently concluded European Champions Cup clash against Munster at Thomond Park last weekend.
England will miss the services of Wasps number eight Nathan Hughes for the first three games of their autumn international campaign after he was handed a six-week ban.
England have suffered another major blow ahead of their upcoming autumn international campaign with Saracens prop Mako Vunipola sidelined for up to six weeks.