Analysing the 9 Additions to England Rugby’s Training Squad for the Autumn

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Published: October 29, 2014

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England rugby union coach Stuart Lancaster added nine players to the England training squad on Sunday. But while some exciting talent has been added to the setup, two players over 30 have been included who, realistically, are unlikely to play for England again. Here, Bleacher Report analyses the worth of the nine men who have been given a chance to stake a claim for England.

 

Alex Waller (Prop, Northampton Saints) and Henry Thomas (Prop, Bath Rugby)

Alex Waller, who won Northampton Saints the Premiership final last season with a last-minute try, is a good addition to the training squad. English props are suffering a great deal of injuries and Waller also impressed in the non-cap fixture against the Crusaders in the tour of New Zealand in the summer. As The Daily Telegraph’s Steve James noted: 

For me prop Alex Waller was England’s outstanding player. England’s set piece was strong and Waller added much more besides with his prominent carrying. It capped an astonishing season for him. 

The other prop, Henry Thomas, has played seven times for England so his inclusion does not come as a surprise. At 22, he is quickly gaining international experience.

 

Matt Kvesic (Flanker, Gloucester)



Matt Kvesic has long been touted as the missing link for England: an “out-and-out” seven, a “fetcher”. However, his and Gloucester’s indifferent form last season pushed him to the fringes of England’s reckoning.

However, like Waller, a strong performance against the Crusaders caught Lancaster’s eye. Speaking after the match, the England coach noted, as per ESPN: “For me the Man of the Match was Matt Kvesic, I thought he was outstanding and it was the best game he's had this season.”

 

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