Chiefs trio in squad to face Barbarians

By Mark Stevens
12/6/22

Exeter Chiefs trio Jonny Hill, Jack Nowell and Patrick Schickerling have all been named in the

England men’s squad for next Sunday’s match against Barbarians.

The 36-player squad met today at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre at Pennyhill Park, Bagshot to prepare for the game at Twickenham Stadium (3pm BST KO).

Hill and Nowell are no strangers to camp life with England, but this is Schickerling’s first-ever call-up.

Players from Leicester Tigers and Saracens, who are involved in the Gallagher Premiership Final on Saturday 18 June, are not available for selection. However,Danny Care returns for the first time since November 2018, while Will Collier also returns to the squad and there is a first call-up for Jack Walker.

Exeter’s Luke Cowan-Dickie (knee injury) will be in camp continuing rehab work.

The Barbarians’ match also forms a key part of Eddie Jones’ side’s preparation for their upcoming tour of Australia. England will play three Tests against the Wallabies in Perth (2 July), Brisbane (9 July) and Sydney (16 July).

Jones said: “This is a strong, diverse squad. There are a lot of exciting, young players and some experienced players who have another opportunity to shine. Everyone will be given the chance to make their case for being part of the Australia tour squad while we prepare for the Barbarians.

“The Barbarians game at Twickenham is always a great rugby occasion and we know the fans always have a great day out, watching a really entertaining game. We’re looking forward to working hard on the training pitch this week so we’re ready for a fantastic match on Sunday.”

FULL SQUAD

FORWARDS

Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons, 6 caps)
Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, 2 caps)
Will Collier (Harlequins, 2 caps)
Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 40 caps)
Trevor Davison (Newcastle Falcons, 2 caps)
Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 9 caps)
Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 30 caps)
Will Goodrick-Clarke (London Irish, uncapped)
Jonny Hill (Exeter Chiefs, 12 caps)
Ted Hill (Worcester Warriors, 2 caps)
Sam Jeffries (Bristol Bears, uncapped)
Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 93 caps)
Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 11 caps)
Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 2 caps)
Patrick Schickerling (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped)
Jack Singleton (Gloucester Rugby, 3 caps)
Will Stuart (Bath Rugby, 20 caps)
Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 28 caps)
Jack Walker (Harlequins, uncapped)
Jack Willis (Wasps, 3 caps)

BACKS

Henry Arundell (London Irish, uncapped)
Mark Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby, 1 cap)
Orlando Bailey (Bath Rugby, uncapped)
Danny Care (Harlequins, 84 caps)
Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 11 caps)
Fraser Dingwall (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
Ollie Hassell-Collins (London Irish, uncapped)
Will Joseph (London Irish, uncapped)
Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 12 caps)
Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 69 caps)
Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, 1 cap)
Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs, 39 caps)
Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons, 2 caps)
Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, 6 caps)
Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 10 caps)

* Unavailable for selection due to injury – George Furbank, Louis Lynagh, Sam Simmonds, Kyle Sinckler, Henry Slade, Manu Tuilagi and Anthony Watson