Steve Borthwick has named his latest England training squad ahead of this summer’s fixtures, but a number of high-profile names have been left out of the squad.
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The 36-man groupwill gather at Pennyhill Park this week as preparations begin for England XV’s clash with France XV in Vannes on 19 June, before attention turns to the inaugural Nations Championship.
While players involved in the Premiership play-offs are unavailable for selection, several established internationals and recent England regulars have also missed out, raising questions over their immediate Test futures.
With England’s summer campaign fast approaching, here are the five biggest omissions from Borthwick’s latest squad announcement.
Will Evans
Few players can feel more unfortunate to miss out than Will Evans. The Harlequins flanker has consistently been one of the Premiership’s standout performers, regularly topping defensive and breakdown statistics.
Despite years of elite club form, Evans remains uncapped by England and has once again been overlooked. With England continuing to search for balance and depth in the back row, his omission will raise eyebrows among supporters and pundits alike.
