Last Thursday’s announcement of Eddie Jones’ 31-man England squad to tour Argentina in June was met by the wider rugby community with a considerable number of raised eyebrows.
Saracens overcame a scare from Northampton Saints as they won their Aviva Premiership encounter at Franklin's Garden by 25-27 to boost their chances of securing a home semi-final.
England internationals Jamie George and Dylan Hartley will be seen competing against each other during the upcoming Aviva Premiership encounter between Northampton Saints and Saracens on Sunday.
Matt Mullan scored a decisive try in the added minutes while Jimmy Gopperth kicked the conversion as Wasps managed to edge out Northampton Saints with a thrilling 32-30 win in their Aviva Premiership clash at Ricoh Arena on Sunday.
A double penalty kick from Owen Williams in the final five minutes proved decisive as Leicester Tigers managed to edge out Northampton Saints in their Aviva Premiership face-off on Saturday.
Northampton Saints remain in contention for play-off berth following their 12-32 bonus point victory over Sale Sharks at AJ Bell Stadium in their Aviva Premiership clash on Friday.
Mikey Haywood scored a double as Northampton Saints returned back to top six in the Aviva Premiership with a 24-14 victory over Worcester Warriors in Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.
Newcastle Falcons scripted a remarkable comeback to recover the nine-point first-half deficit by scoring five tries in the second-half to beat Northampton Saints 46-31 at Kingston Park during the Aviva Premiership rugby clash on Sunday.
Fly-half Rhys Priestland kicked a last minute penalty as Bath Rugby sealed a thrilling 32-30 victory over Northampton Saints in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Recreation Ground on Friday.
Northampton Saints ran an eight try riot as they trounced Scarlets with a 50-10 triumph to remain in contention for the semi-finals of Anglo-Welsh Cup.
Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood insists that he believes on a "live fast" approach as he is set to represent England in the upcoming Six Nations opener against France at Twickenham on 4th February.
Leicester Tigers successfully managed to overcome a second half resurgence from Northampton Saints as they sealed a place in the semi-final of Anglo-Welsh cup with a 27-20 triumph on Saturday.