Three in squad for Autumn Nations cup decider

TIGERS’ three established England players have joined Eddie Jones’ squad at the training base as they prepare for this weekend’s Quilter International against France.

Jones has named a squad of 33 for the match – the final of the Autumn Nations Cup – which will be played at Twickenham at 2pm on Sunday.

They include Ben Youngs, George

Ford and Ellis Genge. England secured their place in the final after topping Pool A, with wins against Georgia, Ireland and Wales.

Alfie Barbeary receives his first senior team call-up while Joe Marchant and Jacob Umaga return after injury. Jonathan Joseph has withdrawn with a calf injury.

The full squad is as follows:

Backs:

Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 9 caps); Elliot Daly (Saracens, 46); Owen Farrell (Saracens, 87); George Ford (Leicester Tigers, 71); Ollie Lawrence (Worcester Warriors, 3); Max Malins (Bristol Bears, 2); Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 4); Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 60); Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, uncapped); Dan Robson (Wasps, 6); Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 33); Ollie Thorley (Gloucester Rugby, 1); Jacob Umaga (Wasps, uncapped); Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, 45); Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 103)

Forwards:

Alfie Barbeary (Wasps, uncapped); Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs, 25); Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 27); Ben Earl (Bristol Bears, 7); Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 17); Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 22); Jamie George (Saracens, 53); Jonny Hill (Exeter Chiefs, 3); Maro Itoje (Saracens, 42); Joe Launchbury (Wasps, 68); Joe Marler (Harlequins, 71); Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, 39); Will Stuart (Bath Rugby, 7); Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 21); Billy Vunipola (Saracens, 55); Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 63); Harry Williams (Exeter Chiefs, 18); Jack Willis (Wasps, 2)