England Bolsters Squad with Ford, Coles, and Hill for All Blacks Test
Injuries prompt England to call up three players ahead of their Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand.
Overview
- George Ford returns to the England squad after recovering from a quad injury, bringing experience with 96 caps.
- Alex Coles and Ted Hill join the squad following injuries to Ollie Chessum, Charlie Ewels, and Tom Roebuck.
- Ollie Chessum's knee injury could sideline him for all November internationals, including matches against Australia, South Africa, and Japan.
- Charlie Ewels is undergoing return-to-play protocols after a concussion, impacting England's lineout options.
- Steve Borthwick will announce the final team selection for the New Zealand match on Thursday.