England's least English squad in years includes eight overseas players

Monday, 17 October 2022 at 19:51

byRugby Rucker

England have four times more overseas players in their squad for the upcoming 2022 Autumn Nations Series than they did a year ago.

Having been openly critical of Scotland and Wales for their selection policy, Eddie Jones has recalled a few legends while also bringing in a number of uncapped players born overseas.

You can see the full squad for the games against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa next month by clicking here.

Check out his overseas player selection by scrolling down.

Manu Tuilagi (Samoa)

Age: 31
Position: Centre
Club: Sale Sharks
Caps: 46
Qualified on: Residency (2007)

Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

Bevan Rodd (Scotland)

Age: 22
Position: Loosehead-prop
Clubs: Sale Sharks
Caps: 2
Qualified on: Parent

Exeter Chiefs player Jacques Vermeulen tackles Sale Sharks player Bevan Rodd during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs at the AJ Bell Stadium on 26 Feb. Photo: Steve Bond/PPAUK

Mako Vunipola (New Zealand)

Age: 31
Position: Loosehead-prop
Club: Saracens
Caps: 70
Qualified on: Residency (2008)

Mako Vunipola of Saracens looks dejected after losing during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium on 18 June 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

Billy Vunipola (Australia)

Age: 29
Position: Number 8
Club: Saracens
Caps: 64
Qualified on: Residency (2008)

Billy Vunipola of Saracens on the break during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium on 18 June 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

Marcus Smith (Phillipines)

Age: 23
Position: Fly-half
Club: Harlequins
Caps: 13
Qualified on: Parent

Marcus Smith of England scores a penalty during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

Joe Cokanasiga (Fiji)

Age: 24
Position: Winger
Club: Bath RFC
Caps: 11
Qualified on: Residency (2003)

Joe Cokanasiga of England waves in the direction of the crowd following the Guinness Six Nations Round Four match between England and Italy at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 9th March 2019. Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.

David RIbbans (South Africa)

Age: 27
Position: Lock
Club: Northampton Saints
Caps: 0
Qualified on: Residency (2021)

Northampton Saints player David Ribbans during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs on the fourth weekend of the Return to Rugby campaign as rugby continues after COVID 19 lockdown at Franklins Gardens Stadium on 04 Sep. Photo: Steve Bond/PPAUK/Gallagher

Val Rapava-Ruskin (Georgia)

Age: 29
Position: Prop
Club: Gloucester
Caps: 0
Qualified on: Residency (2020)

Val Rapava-Ruskin of Gloucester Rugby before the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Saracens and Gloucester Rugby at Stonex Stadium on 24 September. Photo: Frankie OKeeffe/PPAUK