The highly anticipated 2023 Rugby World Cup is just around the corner, and rugby enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting Steve Borthwick's announcement of the England training squad for the tournament.
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Recent reports indicate that Borthwick has reached out to 70 potential England players, with plans to narrow down the group for final preparations leading up to a series of warm-up games scheduled for this summer.
England's journey towards the World Cup begins with an exciting match against the reigning Six Nations Grand Slam champions, Ireland, in Dublin. Subsequently, they will face Wales in two consecutive home matches, setting the stage for intense competition and preparation.
The final test before the 2023 RWC will take place at Twickenham Stadium on August 26th, as England hosts Fiji, the Pacific Islanders known for their formidable presence on the field.
In anticipation of the imminent announcement of the training squad, RUCK has compiled a selection of their picks for the 55-man group.
These talented individuals will strive to reclaim the Webb Ellis Trophy and bring it back home to the hallowed grounds of Twickenham this autumn.
PROPS AND HOOKERS
Ellis Genge of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
- Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)
2. Mako Vunipola (Saracens)
3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)
4. Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks)
5. Jamie George (Saracens)
6. Val Rapava-Ruskin (Gloucester Rugby)
Val Rapava-Ruskin of Gloucester Rugby is tackled by John Afoa of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Bristol Bears at Kingsholm Stadium on December 3 2021 in Gloucester, England. (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
7. Tom Dunn (Bath Rugby)
8. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs / Montpellier)
9. Jack Walker (Harlequins)
10. Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers)
11. Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers)
LOCKS
Maro Itoje of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium on 18 June 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
12. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
13. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)
14. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers)
15. Jonny Hill (Sale Sharks)
Jonny Hill of England during the Match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on 19 June 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
16. David Ribbans (Northampton Saints)
17. Nick Isiekwe (Saracens)
18. Joe Launchbury (Harlequins)
19. Callum Hunter-Hill (Saracens)
BACK ROWERS
Try Celebrations for Jack Willis of England as he goes over for a try during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
20. Jack Willis (Toulouse)
21. Sam Simmonds (Exeter Chiefs / Montpellier)
22. Will Evans (Harlequins)
23. Billy Vunipola (Saracens)
24. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)
25. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
26. Zach Mercer (Gloucester)
Sam Underhill of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
25. Sam Underhill (Bath)
26. Chandler-Cunningham South (London Irish)
27. Tom Pearson (London Irish)
28. Matt Rogerson (London Irish)
29. Ben Earl (Saracens)
30. Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints)
HALFBACKS
Jack van Poortvliet of Leicester Tigers is tackled by Alex Mitchell of Northampton Saints during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final Match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on 11 June. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
31. Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers)
32. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints)
33. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers)
34. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears)
35. Owen Farrell (Saracens)
Ben Youngs of England, Marcus Smith of England and Owen Farrell, Captian of England sing the national anthem ahead of the Autumn International Series match between England and Japan at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 12th November 2022 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
36. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
37. George Ford (Sale Sharks)
38. Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks)
CENTRES
39. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)
40. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
41. Joe Marchant (Harlequins / Stade Francais)
42. Ollie Lawrence (Bath)
Ollie Lawrence of England during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
43. Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers)
44. Jonathan Joseph (Bath)
WINGERS AND FULLBACKS
Freddie Steward of England during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
45. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
46. Anthony Watson (Leicester Tigers)
47. Max Malins (Saracens /
48. Ollie Hassell-Collins (London Irish / Leicester Tigers)
49. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons)
50. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath)
Cadan Murley of Harlequins during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Harlequins and Saracens at Twickenham Stoop on 31 Oct 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
51. Cadan Murley (Harlequins)
52. Elliot Daly (Saracens)
53. Henry Arundell (London Irish)
54. Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby)
55. Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints)
