The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. The avuncular Beaumont had led his country out of the darkness. Follow Rugby World on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Position indicates their starting position in the debut match, with replacements in brackets. Rugby Union News News Curtis Langdon (Sale Sharks, uncapped) Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. Will Carling, 75.42%: Carling is some way ahead of the chasing pack after Johnson. He also has the support of the vice captains and other leaders in the team such as Maro Itoje and Ben Youngs," he added. ESPN Scrum.com brings you all the latest rugby news and scores from all 2015 Internationals, Aviva Premiership, European Rugby Champions Cup, RFU Championship, Super Rugby, Six Nations and Top 14. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 9 caps) Savea made the gesture towards Rebels scrum-half Ryan Louwrens and appeared to threaten him after he was yellow carded in the closing stages of the opening half. They join 22 survivors from the squad who reached the World Cup final last November, but there is no place for Dan Cole, who may be wondering if he will be add to his 95 England caps and three for the Lions. England Rugby Team . List of England national rugby union players is a list of people who have played for the England national rugby union team. Miles Reid (Bath Rugby, uncapped) For the template on this page, that currently evaluates to autocollapse. Carling starts the part-time role next week and has been given the brief of developing the skills of the leadership group, which is spearheaded by co-captains Dylan Hartley and Owen Farrell. Lewis Ludlow again captains from openside. Backs: Holly Aitchison (Saracens, 15 caps), Jess Breach (Saracens, 24 caps), Abby Dow (Harlequins, 30 caps), Elizabeth Duffy (Sale Sharks, uncapped), Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 9 caps), Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 60 caps), Leanne Infante (Saracens, 57 caps), Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 31 caps), Claudia MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs, 24 caps), Nancy McGillivray (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped), Sarah McKenna (Saracens, 43 caps), Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 9 caps), Amber Reed (Bristol Bears, 62 caps), Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 22 caps), Ellie Rugman (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped), Emma Sing (Gloucester-Hartpury, 2 caps), Lydia Thompson (Worcester, Warriors, 58 caps), Lagi Tuima (Harlequins, 12 caps), Ella Wyrwas (Saracens, uncapped). Last updated on 2 March 20232 March 2023.From the section Rugby Union. ", Forwards: Zoe Aldcroft, Sarah Beckett, Sarah Bern, May Campbell, Bryony Cleall, Poppy Cleall, Kelsey Clifford, Amy Cokayne, Liz Crake, Lark Davies, Rosie Galligan, Detysha Harper, Sarah Hunter, Sadia Kabeya, Poppy Leitch, Alex Matthews, Maud Muir, Cath O'Donnell, Marlie Packer, Connie Powell, Emily Robinson, Hannah Sims, Morwenna Talling, Backs: Holly Aitchison, Jess Breach, Abby Dow, Elizabeth Duffy, Tatyana Heard, Natasha Hunt, Leanne Infante, Ellie Kildunne, Claudia MacDonald, Nancy McGillivray, Sarah McKenna, Lucy Packer, Amber Reed, Helena Rowland, Ellie Rugman, Emma Sing, Lydia Thompson, Lagi Tuima, Ella Wyrwas. Francis Luscombe #29. Josh Bassett (Wasps, uncapped) Meanwhile at fly-half, the loss of Saracens' Zoe Harrison to an anterior cruciate ligament injury has blown open the debate for the 10 jersey, with Loughborough Lightning's Helena Rowland not expected back until the end of the tournament. Video Gallery. So, to a large extent, is Farrell. George Furbank (Northampton Saints, 3 caps) He leads a side who must do without Lawes and Jonny Hill in the middle of the scrum. Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 21 caps) England captain Ben Stokes said he felt "blessed" to have been part of their thrilling Test against New Zealand in Wellington, despite the tourists losing by one run. Matches as captain: 13. 7. Fly-half Finn Russell will look to control the game alongside scrumhalf Ali Price, while the centre pairing is Sam Johnson and Chris Harris. The RFU are set to give head coach Steve Borthwick the go-ahead to name a New England captain for the 2023 Six Nations. Stay on current site or go to US version. Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the Six Nations opener against England, but Zander Fagerson was not fit enough to be included in Gregor Townsend's 23-man squad. And yet Farrell's winning percentage, after 24 victories from 38 Tests as England captain, sits at 63.16%. Tom Curry has been named as England captain for their opening Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. He fell out of favour under Jones and has only just returned for Sale following the ruptured achilles tendon he sustained in the 2022 Premiership final. Uncapped London Irish scrumhalf Ben White could make . Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 22 caps) Dan Robson (Wasps, 12 caps) But where does Carling rank among Englands captains down the years in terms of win percentage and is he above Dylan Hartley? Lennard Stokes #65. Too easily remembered for other reasons rather than a brave and clever leader. He prefers to keep a low profile, which could make some aspects of . By Ben Coles. Published Sep 27, 2022. Simon Middleton has named his final squad as England head coach before stepping down from the role at the end of the tournament. Frederick Stokes#17 and England's first captain. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) Curtis Langdon, Joe Heyes, Josh McNally, Charlie Ewells, Lewis Ludlow (captain), Sam Underhill, Callum Chick. Josh Bassett (Wasps, uncapped)* Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)* In the absence of Owen Farrell . Regular captain Sarah Hunter is expected to announce her retirement imminently, meaning Saracens' Marlie Packer has the opportunity to cement herself as front and centre of the Red Roses' ambitions. Ollie Lawrence (Worcester Warriors, 6 caps) Sales Mark Wilson is also absent injured, so the job of replacing the mighty Vunipola rests between a trio of players with part-time experience at the base of the scrum in Northamptons Lewis Ludlam, Saracens Ben Earl and Sales Tom Curry. Lewis Moody, 54.54%: Moody had one huge win as captain, over Australia in Sydney in 2010. 30. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 28 caps) England Rugby. Also captained the Lions on their tour of South Africa in 1980. Charlie Ewels (Bath, 21 caps) The new boss spent seven years as predecessor Eddie Jones' right-hand man for both Japan and England before becoming director of rugby at Leicester Tigers. Chunya Munga (London Irish, uncapped) *apprentice player Monkey Hornby #89. The same two sides met at the same venue in the 2021 Premiership final when Smith was the catalyst for a thrilling comeback which earned Quins the title and also led to his being called up for the British & Irish Lions that summer. England trio back for Quins. "The starting 15 we have named has a consistent feel to it which is great for cohesion but we will also benefit from returning players such as Jonny Gray and Rory Sutherland, who have been important players for us in recent seasons," Townsend said in a statement. Given Smith was schooled at Brighton College, where England will be working this week, his demotion will sting even more. . Harry Wells (Leicester Tigers, uncapped), Backs May Campbell and Kelsey Clifford of Saracens are joined by Sale . Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)* Signed for London Irish in July 2003, making my debut in 2005. Captain Stuart Hogg is at fullback and will be a dangerous runner, hoping to work in tandem with wingers Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe. Chunya Munga (London Irish, uncapped)* Ollie Sleightholme (Northampton Saints, uncapped) Paul Hill (Northampton Saints, 5 caps) Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, uncapped) Saracens pair May Campbell and Kelsey Clifford are selected alongside Sale Sharks fly-half Elizabeth Duffy and Exeter Chiefs centre Nancy McGillivray, who have both featured for England Under-20s. Freddie Steward; Joe Cokanasiga, Henry Slade, Ollie Lawrence, Max Malins; Marcus Smith, Harry Randall; Ellis Genge, Curtis Langdon, Joe Heyes, Josh McNally, Charlie Ewells, Lewis Ludlow (captain), Sam Underhill, Callum Chick. The 36-player squad will meet at Pennyhill Park next week for a Guinness Six Nations training camp. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, uncapped) Sam Underhill (Bath, 22 caps) Jacob Umaga (Wasps, uncapped), England training squad named on 10 June 2021, Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)* 5. Friday 3rd March 2023. Marcus Smith's days as England's No 1 fly-half look over after squad axe and Ford's return 28 February, 2023 Every 2024 Six Nations fixture confirmed - including a fiery Friday night opener 28 . In many ways it merely confirms the direction of recent weeks, with Smith having been given a total of nine minutes off the bench in Englands past two games, against Italy and Wales. Replacements: Curtis Langdon, Beno Obano, Paul Hill, Callum Chick, Lewis Ludlam, Dan Robson, George Furbank, Joe Marchant. True Grit: Owen Farrell on Instinct, Drive and Finding Courage Under Pressure. Uncapped London Irish scrumhalf Ben White could make . Phil Vickery, 66.66%: A surprisingly good record for Vickery, who captained England to the 2007 RWC final after remarkable victories over Australia and France. We have got players from 11 clubs so we need to get everyone on the same page quickly, spend a lot of time working on our togetherness., By Hugh Godwin, i rugby union correspondent. Senior Men. He succeeded Roger Uttley as England captain in 1978. The moment Borthwick confirmed Farrell as his captain he signalled his preference at fly-half and a desire to reintegrate Ford back into the squad is now threatening to nudge Smith further down the pecking order. Billy Vunipolas injury gives a chance to uncapped Saracens teammate Ben Earl at the expense of Alex Dombrandt, who has been in impressive form for Harlequins, and Sam Simmonds at Exeter. This time last year Englands previous head coach, Eddie Jones, suggested there was no ceiling to how good Smith could be and said he could be an absolutely outstanding player at Test level by the World Cup but, as Danny Cipriani can also testify, creative attacking playmakers still seem to be regarded as a luxury item in certain quarters of English rugby. There have been 10 players to captain England in nine matches or more since 1978. Earl is one of eight uncapped players in the party, including the Wasps fly-half Jacob Umaga, a nephew of the eminent former New Zealand captain and centre, Tana. Selles on how Scandinavian culture sculpted his Southampton house, How Casemiro silenced doubters to become Man Utd cult hero, Ten Hag's tactics analysed | How Man Utd are a team transformed, Alonso shocks Red Bull to top P2 for Aston Martin | Mercedes off the pace, Women's Six Nations: England name nine uncapped players in 2023 squad. Initial visibility: currently defaults to autocollapse. To set this template's initial visibility, the |state= parameter may be used: If the |state= parameter in the template on this page is not set, the template's initial visibility is taken from the |default= parameter in the Collapsible option template. Other names in the frame will be Bristol's Amber Reed and uncapped duo Duffy and McGillivray. Martin Corry, 52.94%: Had some tough assignments as skipper, twice leading against New Zealand and three times against South Africa (winning once in 2006 the week after being booed off, having lost to Argentina) in his 17 matches. England rugby union team. Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)* Chunya Munga (London Irish, uncapped) 9. 1. Simon Middleton has named his final squad as England head coach . Harry Wells (Leicester Tigers, uncapped), Backs The first three days will be about getting organised. England's rugby union captain is as famous for his stoic reserve off the pitch as his precision and power on it . Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)* Elsewhere, there are surprise call ups for forwards Tom Dunn, Alex Moon and Will Stuart and backs Fraser Dingwall, George Furbank, Ollie Thorley and Jacob Umaga. Paul Hill (Northampton Saints, 5 caps) There are 22 players who remain from the group that took part in the Rugby World Cup but a host of big names miss out including Dan Cole, Ben Spencer and Mark Wilson. Get Involved. Saracens' May Campbell, Gloucester-Hartpury's Ellie Rugman and Nancy McGillivray of Exeter Chiefs have been named in England's Six Nations squad, England's Bryony Cleall (left), Lark Davies (centre) and Natasha Hunt during an open training session at Twickenham Stadium, Papers: Chelsea divided on future of head coach Potter, PL Predictions: Newcastle defence to shut out Man City, Transfer Centre LIVE! Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, uncapped) Borthwick makes surprise selection move before France game, Ford has not started for England since 2021 Six Nations. Age and caps as of start of tournament on 18 September 2015. 8. A tough, no-nonsense type of character who would have been ideal in such a backs-to-the-wall scenario. McKellar Wallabies exit confirmed, Bell signs on, France end Scotland hopes of 6N Grand Slam, Wales rugby apologises for contract dispute 'stress', Gatland supports Wales players in pay dispute, England rugby players to receive maternity cover, Six Nations Week 2 review: Box-office Finn Russell leads Scotland rout; England persevere in first win, Ireland overcome France in Six Nations classic, Exeter Chiefs to drop Native American branding, Wales' Biggar ready to lead title defence, 6N: Radwan, Lynagh added to England squad. Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 22 caps) This match at Twickenham will be shown on Channel 4. Vice-captain Ellis Genge makes up the front row alongside Bristol Bears team mate Kyle Sinckler and Exeter hooker Luke . Beno Obano (Bath Rugby, 1 cap) Ellis Genge starts ahead of Joe Marler at prop. How brave Middleton will be to hand out a raft of new caps during the tournament could be better determined by the will of forwards coach Louis Deacon. Communication error please reload the page. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Alex Goode. To set this template's initial visibility, the |state= parameter may be used: |state=collapsed: { {England national rugby union team captains|state=collapsed}} to show the template collapsed, i.e., hidden apart from its title bar. Harlequins. He succeeded Roger Uttley as England captain in 1978. I think a number of players have got a lot to offer England and thats why I want to build depth in every position.. Warburton . Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) Josh McNally (Bath Rugby, uncapped) Boxing - Nelson v Wilson; Simmons v Dickinson; Joshua v Gavern (Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle), v South Africa Crystal Palace, 8 Dec 1906, v South Africa Port Elizabeth, 2 Jun 1984. Rugby Union The Exeter Chiefs player will partner Grant Gilchrist in the second row and along with the return of prop Rory Sutherland, brings added experience in the pack for what is likely to be a bruising battle up front. 27. Tom Parton (London Irish, uncapped)* Replacements: Jamie Blamire, Beno Obano, Trevor Davison, Ted Hill, Ben Curry, Lewis Ludlam, Dan Robson, Jacob Umaga. But our first task is beating France in France and that is the only game we need to worry about. Hard-working and honest. Trevor Davison (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, uncapped) "Sarah has made it clear she will not be involved in the 2025 World Cup as a player, so it's essential we look to continue to grow our leadership quality and depth. Marcus hasnt had very much game-time over the last two or three weeks, so I think the right thing to do is for him to go and get match sharpness. Henry Twynam #119. Miles Reid (Bath, uncapped)* Beno Obano (Bath Rugby, 1 cap) Corporate Hospitality. Temple Gurdon #98. Four players including Alex Dombrandt will make their debuts, Alex Dombrandt of Harlequins will make his England debut (Getty Images). Curry captains an England side in Edinburgh on Saturday where seven of the starting XV have 10 caps or less, with some 25 per cent of the total appearances owned by scrum-half Youngs (112 caps). Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 38 caps) "There are a number of new faces in this squad and while we are missing experienced players, this is a great opportunity for these younger players and we're looking forward to working with them," said Middleton. England national rugby union team captains, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:England_national_rugby_union_team_captains&oldid=1121690115, England national rugby union team templates, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, shows the template collapsed to the title bar if there is a, shows the template in its expanded state if there are no other collapsible items on the page, This page was last edited on 13 November 2022, at 16:42. England Rugby Union; Six Nations 2020; More from Sport. We also recognise that it's an important start point in terms of preparation for the 2025 World Cup.". Captain Stuart Hogg is at fullback and will be a dangerous runner, hoping to work in tandem with wingers Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe. He also led England to the 2000 Six Nations title, even if they did botch the Grand Slam finale in the freezing rain in Edinburgh. Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby, uncapped) Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 52 caps), May Campbell (Saracens, uncapped), Bryony Cleall (Harlequins, 7 caps), Poppy Cleall (Saracens, 63 caps), Kelsey Clifford (Saracens, uncapped), Amy Cokayne (Harlequins, 70 caps), Liz Crake (Wasps, uncapped), Lark Davies (Bristol Bears, 44 caps), Rosie Galligan (Harlequins, 9 caps), Detysha Harper (Loughborough Lightning, 5 caps), Sarah Hunter (CC; Loughborough Lightning, 140 caps), Sadia Kabeya (Loughborough Lightning, 8 caps), Poppy Leitch (Exeter Chiefs, 7 caps), Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 56 caps), Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 17 caps), Cath O'Donnell (Loughborough Lightning, 24 caps), Marlie Packer (CC; Saracens, 89 caps), Connie Powell (Gloucester-Hartpury, 7 caps), Emily Robinson (Harlequins, uncapped), Hannah, Sims (Harlequins, uncapped), Morwenna Talling (Loughborough Lightning, 5 caps). Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 21 caps) 4. Johnson captained England to Rugby World Cup success in 2003, having already won a Grand Slam that year. Englands youngest captain at 22 he led his side to back-back Five Nations Grand Slams in 1991 and 1992 and then again in 1995. We are now three rounds into the Guinness Six Nations and the Championship is starting to take shape, but some individuals have gone under the radar despite their top performances. Website. The first three rounds of this years Guinness Six Nations have been ferocious, frenetic and full of drama. South Africa captain Siya Kolisi saw . Join is rugby forum on Facebook. 18. Mo Hunt has been recalled to the England Women's Six Nations squad but Simon Middleton is without star fly-half Zoe Harrison and vice-captain Emily Scarratt through injury.. Gloucester-Hartpury scrum-half Natasha 'Mo' Hunt was a big-name absentee from the Rugby World Cup 2021 squad but has been in tremendous form for her club and is rewarded with a recall. A Great Britain and Wales international winger, he . Ted Hill (Worcester Warriors, 1 cap) Ted Hill (Worcester Warriors, 1 cap) Appeared in both domestic and European finals/semi-finals, as well as winning the Greene King IPA Championship in 2017 and 2019. We are always told the most important thing for a captain is to be sure of his place in the side but that does not always apply as recent events may have shown. Was it a mistake to sell off British Gas? Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 8 caps) With the Red Rose captain struggling off the tee, Ford can also relieve him of that added pressure . Eddie Jones will hand Dan Kelly, Adam Radwan, Harry Wells and Alex Dombrandt their first ever England shirts as the quartet prepare to make their Test debuts, against Canada. Farrell, 30, has been sidelined since 13 November after injuring his ankle . "There is always a regeneration period after any World Cup and this one is no different. 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