Interview: Spencer’s scattered England career, which includes a World Cup final appearance, feels like it could finally spark into life during the Autumn Nations Series.
England captain Jamie George has described Joe Marler’s ‘haka jibe’ as ‘classic Joe’ and admitted it may have ‘prodded the bear’ ahead of Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand.
George Ford has been called up to the England squad ahead of their autumn opener against New Zealand on November 2, while Ollie Chessum has been ruled out with a knee injury.
Rob Baxter's side have been boosted by the return of Slade who is set to play his first competitive match of the season with England's Autumn Nations Series campaign just around the corner.
Rugby’s Autumn Nations Series will introduce a significant rule change as the Northern Hemisphere prepares to trial 20-minute red cards for the first time.