Charlie Morgan

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This is the England squad Steve Borthwick should pick this summer

3 days ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

Head coach has valuable chance to blood youngsters, develop depth and maintain impetus that was generated at tail end of Six NationsWith the British and Irish Lions squad finally announced, and 13 England players selected, Steve Borthwick will turn his attention to a crucial summer and an intriguing schedule. His team will travel to Argentina for a challenging two-Test series against the Pumas before taking on the United States in Washington.
This is the England squad Steve Borthwick should pick this summer

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Charlie Morgan

With the British and Irish Lions squad finally announced, and 13 England players selected, Steve Borthwick will turn his attention to a crucial summer and an intriguing schedule. His team will travel to Argentina for a challenging two-Test series against the Pumas before taking on the United States in Washington. Prior to all of that is an uncapped meeting with France on home soil.
I grew up running around in my grandfather's old Lions kit

3 days ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

Few members of Andy Farrell's travelling party will be as excited for the suit fitting. "I'm hoping they'll have some swanky sponsor who can come and measure us all up," Smith added. "I've got [Elliot's] old one from 1955 at home.
Red Bull emerges as potential buyer for Newcastle Falcons

5 days ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

Red Bull has emerged as a potential buyer of Newcastle Falcons, the Premiership club that have been searching for a cash injection over the past year. The energy drinks giant has an investment portfolio that includes several sporting organisations around the world, including the Formula One team that bears its name and Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. It also has had an existing relationship with rugby union for some time through its sponsorship of individual players such as England wing Jack Nowell.
These are best players to have never gone on a Lions tour

5 days ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

10. George Ford (England)Ford responded to his latest setback, having also been disappointed in 2017 and 2021, with a performance full of sumptuous moments for Sale Sharks against Leicester Tigers. A playmaker of undisputed class with 99 England caps, he could not be begrudged a call-up at some stage. At 32, he has plenty left to offer. 9. Peter Stringer (Ireland)An icon of the Heineken Cup thanks to his exploits for Munster, Stringer won 98 caps owing largely to rapid, accurate service.
Andy Farrell names players for Australia tour

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Gavin Mairs |Charlie Morgan |Alan Dymock |Giles Mole

Andy Farrell will name his British and Irish Lions squad today from 1.30pm to take on Australia. Follow the latest here and have your say in the comments below... Gavin Mairs from the O2... Senior coaching source expecting Henry Pollock to be named in the Lions squad, and says he would not be surprised if Owen Farrell was also included, given his three-tour experience, leadership and ability to play 12.
Seven matches that made Henry Pollock the ultimate Lions bolter

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

In just one season at the top level, the back rower has made a compelling case to be selected in the touring party to AustraliaThe stratospheric rise of Henry Pollock is probably best summarised by the notion that he could overtake the traditional meaning of the word "bolter". Should the 20-year-old be named in the British and Irish Lions touring squad on Thursday, it will not be a surprise.
Mark McCall says Maro Itoje would 'thrive' as Lions captain

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Daniel Schofield |Charlie Morgan

Maro Itoje would thrive on the responsibility of being given the British and Irish Lions captaincy, according to Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall. The 30-year-old is the bookmakers' favourite to be unveiled by Andy Farrell as Lions captain on Thursday at an event in London, especially after Ireland captain Caelan Doris, the other main contender, suffered a shoulder injury that has put his participation in the tour in doubt.
Newcastle player drain continues as captain Callum Chick joins Northampton

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

Newcastle, he said, owe DCMS debts as well as debts to their owner, Semore Kurdi, yet are "up to date and above board" with "VAT and everything else". Those plotting the franchise revolution are known to value a geographical spread of clubs, which stands Falcons in good stead, and Diamond wants his club to emulate a feel-good success story of football. "People are looking for a story, people are looking for a Wrexham," he said.
Taulupe Faletau, Ben Earl or Tom Curry? Lions' options to cover Caelan Doris

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

Now, having missed the 2021 trip because of concussion issues, his prospects of a maiden British and Irish Lions tour this summer would seem compromised. It is a gut-wrenching development for the 27-year-old Ireland captain, and one that compounds the Lions' relative lack of depth at No 8. Andy Farrell relishes adversity, but this will be a stern challenge for the head coach.