Chiefs quartet to face Argentina

By Mark Stevens
4/11/22

Exeter Chiefs duo Luke Cowan-Dickie and Jack Nowell have both been named in England’s starting line-up for Sunday’s Autumn Nations Series clash with Argentina at Twickenham (2:15pm).

The two Cornishmen have been joined in the match-day squad by club-mates Sam Simmonds and Henry Slade, both of whom have been named amongst the replacements.

Nowell has been named as one of two vice-captains, alongside Bristol’s Ellis Genge, whilst Owen Farrell has been named as captain at inside centre.

There is an England debut for Alex Coles at lock, whilst Northampton team-mate David Ribbans is also in line to make his England debut after being named as a finisher, alongside Jack Singleton who could make his first England appearance since 2019.

Head Coach Eddie Jones said: “It’s been a really good week of preparation and I’ve been very pleased with the squad’s attitude. They’ve shown real work ethic and a determination to improve and our leaders, Owen, Ellis and Jack have really lifted the team.

“We’re looking forward to a great game of rugby at a full Twickenham Stadium against a very good Argentina side. It’s been a tough time for rugby lately and we hope that these autumn games show just what a special game it is.”

ENGLAND SQUAD TO FACE ARGENTINA

15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 13 caps)
14. Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs, 42 caps)
13. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks, 46 caps)
12. Owen Farrell (Saracens, capt, 97 caps)
11. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 12 caps)
10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 13 caps)
9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 117 caps)
1. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears, 39 caps)
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs, 37 caps)
3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, 52 caps)
4. Alex Coles (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
5. Jonny Hill (Sale Sharks, 15 caps)
6. Maro Itoje (Saracens, 58 caps)
7. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 41 caps)
8. Billy Vunipola (Saracens, 64 caps)

16. Jack Singleton (Gloucester Rugby, 3 caps)
17. Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 70 caps)
18. Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 5 caps)
19. David Ribbans (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
20. Sam Simmonds (Exeter Chiefs, 14 caps)
21. Jack Willis (unattached, 4 caps)
22. Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers, 3 caps)
23. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 48 caps)