England's shock Six Nations squad selections

Monday, 17 January 2022 at 14:57

byRugby Rucker

As Eddie Jones prepares to name his Championship party, we look back at some bolters from the past who may have slipped from your memory.

#1. Lesley Vainikola (5 caps)

After enjoying a prolific spell with Gloucester, Vainikolo was called into England’s 2008 Six Nations squad.

After making his debut against Wales, the Samoan winger kept his place on the wing for the remainder of the Championship.

Nevertheless, he was dropped for England’s tour of New Zealand that summer and never earned another cap thereafter.

Englands' Lesley Vainikolo about to push aside Wales Lee Byrne - photo mandatory by-line: Phil Mingo/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile: 0797 1270 681 - 02/02/2008 - SPORT - RUGBY - RBS 6 Nations, ENGLAND V WALES, TWICKENHAM, LONDON

#2. Olly Morgan (2 caps)

Gloucester mainstay, Olly Morgan, won his first cap during England’s opening 2007 Six Nations fixture against Scotland.

After missing out on selection for England’s second game with Italy, Morgan made his second and final appearance during England’s 43-13 defeat to Ireland in Croke Park.

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#3. Magnus Lund (10 caps)

After being included in England’s 2006 Six Nations training squad, Magnus Lund maintained his place, earning 10 caps before moving to Biarritz in 2008.

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#4. Ollie Devoto (2 caps)

The powerhouse centre was part of Eddie Jones first ever squad for the 2016 Six Nations, and made his debut in the Aussies first home match against Wales. Devoto wouldn't win his second cap until four years later as a replacement against France.

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#5. Shane Geraghty (6 caps)

The fly-half was capped by England at U21 and A-level, before making the first of his six Test appearances to date off the bench against France in the 2007 Six Nations.

On his England debut against France he scored a penalty and a conversion, which were only points he scored during his short international career.

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