McGuigan named in England squad for the Autumn Nation Series

Monday 17 October 2022 Written by: Adam


McGuigan who is yet to be capped for his country was the league’s second highest try scorer last year and has scored five tries in six games this term.

Eddie Jones’ England squad will prepare for the Autumn Nations Series with a training camp held in Jersey from October 24 to October 28.

Fixtures have been announced with all games being shown live on Prime Video.

**Autumn Nations Series fixtures:**

– England v Argentina – Sun 6 Nov (14:15 KO) – Prime Video
– England v Japan – Sat 12 Nov (15:15 KO) – Prime Video
– England v New Zealand – Sat 19 Nov (17:30 KO) – Prime Video
– England v South Africa – Sat 26 Nov (17:30 KO) – Prime Video

Speaking on the squad England head coach Eddie Jones said: “This is a very strong, vibrant squad and a number of good players have been left out. We are pleased with the depth and the strength of the squad.

“The autumn internationals will be like a mini Rugby World Cup for us, starting with two tough games against Argentina and Japan which mirrors our Pool fixtures at next year’s tournament.

“Then we’ll have knock out type games against New Zealand and South Africa – all four games will be great tests for us.

“In Jersey we’ll start the week with Misogi activity where the players will find out about themselves and each other. Then we’ll rip into training for the rest of the week, so the team can come together on and off the pitch.

“We’re very pleased to be going back to Jersey and to a good Championship club in Jersey Reds who are very supportive of us and of the local rugby community. We’ve been made to feel very welcome there and look forward to our return.”

**England squad**

**FORWARDS**

Alex Coles (Northampton Saints, uncapped)

Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs, 37 caps)

Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 41 caps)

Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears, 39 caps)

Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 5 caps)

Jonny Hill (Sale Sharks, 15 caps)

Maro Itoje (Saracens, 58 caps)

Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 96 caps)

Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 14 caps)

**George McGuigan (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)**

Val Rapava Ruskin (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped)

David Ribbans (Northampton Saints, uncapped)

Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 2 caps)

Sam Simmonds (Exeter Chiefs, 14 caps)

Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, 52 caps)

Jack Singleton (Gloucester Rugby, 3 caps)

Hugh Tizard (Saracens, uncapped)

Billy Vunipola (Saracens, 64 caps)

Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 70 caps)

Jack Willis (Wasps, 4 caps)

**BACKS**

Henry Arundell (London Irish, 3 caps)

Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 12 caps)

Owen Farrell (Saracens, 97 caps)

George Furbank (Northampton Saints, 6 caps)

Will Joseph (London Irish, 1 cap)

Max Malins (Saracens, 14 caps)

Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 69 caps)

Cadan Murley (Harlequins, uncapped)

Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs, 42 caps)

Guy Porter (Leicester Tigers, 2 caps)

Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks, 2 caps)

Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 13 caps)

Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 13 caps)

Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks, 46 caps)

Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers, 3 caps)

Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 117 caps)

**Unavailable for selection due to injury:** Alfie Barbeary, Ollie Chessum, Nic Dolly, Alex Dombrandt, Charlie Ewels, Tommy Freeman, George Ford, Jamie George, Sam Jeffries, Nick Isiekwe, Harry Randall, Will Stuart, Sam Underhill, Jack Walker.