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England boss Eddie Jones' 'eyes pretty open' to identifying new talent in July Tests
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Thursday, 10 June 2021 08:47
Eddie Jones has compared his latest squad selection to playing a game of roulette as he looks to unearth some new stars for the future.Jones says his "eyes are pretty open" over which of the new faces might become long-term fixtures in the side. "Who comes through we are not sure," he told BBC Sport. "It might be one of…
Chris Pennell: 'Club legend' to leave Worcester Warriors after 14 years' service
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Thursday, 10 June 2021 05:45
Worcester Warriors full-back Chris Pennell is to leave after 14 years' service - mostly in the Premiership.The 34-year-old once-capped England international, who has been used sparingly this season, is part of an end-of-season dressing room reshuffle. Pennell scored 43 tries in 253 Premiership games for the club."I am incredibly proud of my time with the club. I feel very fortunate…
Sam Jeffries: Bristol forward re-joins playing squad after recovering from knee injury
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Thursday, 10 June 2021 04:27
Sam Jeffries has agreed a deal to return to Bristol's playing staff.The 28-year-old forward - who came up through the Bears' academy - joined the club's backroom team as professional development manager in 2019 as he recovered from a knee injury.But he has returned to training and played in a friendly against Championship side Hartpury in May."We are so proud…
England rugby: Eddie Jones rests senior stars for July Tests against USA and Canada
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Thursday, 10 June 2021 05:04
England have rested George Ford, Jonny May and Ben Youngs for July's Test matches against the USA and Canada. Head coach Eddie Jones has opted for youth, naming 21 uncapped players in his preliminary 34-man squad.The 12 England players involved with the British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa are unavailable.Players at Premiership semi-finalists Bristol, Exeter, Sale and Harlequins,…
Alex Cuthbert: Exeter's former Wales and Lions winger says he has 'grown' during his spell at Chiefs
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Thursday, 10 June 2021 03:54
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions winger Alex Cuthbert says he has "grown" during his time at Exeter.Cuthbert has scored five tries in 29 appearances for Exeter, but has only featured eight times since November 2019 after shoulder and hamstring injuries along with a torn muscle."I feel like I've grown as a person as well as just a player,"…
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