LIST: 4 shock call-ups Eddie Jones is considering for Autumn Nations Series

Oh, and England are preparing to meet some of the best rugby teams on the planet, including world champions South Africa and historical rival Australia.

England boss Eddie Jones, who is never afraid of being bold, is reportedly considering a number of shock call-ups ahead of the Autumn Nations Series.

Despite missing out on the initial 45-man training squad, Jones is reportedly considering some shock players for a spot in his next squad.

The Gloucester forward has been in fantastic form so far this season, making 39 tackles, and became eligible to play for England based on residency in the summer of 2020. Ackermann's Dad, Johan, revealed when he left Kingsholm for Japan that his son won't be following him as he will instead pursue international honours with the men in white. Despite not being named in Jones 45-man training squad, rumours suggest that he's a player Jones is keen on taking

DID YOU KNOW? Ackermann played for the Barbarians against South Africa XV in a non-cap friendly, held at the Wembley Stadium in London, England

Despite Bath's poor start to the 2021/22 Premiership season, their fullback has started the season in fine form and is now looking to push George Furbank and Freddie Steward for a spot in the England squad. The advantage that he has over his competition is his versatility, having played in almost every position across the backline.

DID YOU KNOW? De Glanville has been tipped by Mike Brown to be England's next fullback

No scrum-half is playing better rugby in the Gallagher Premiership than the Leicester youngster right now. Originally a fly-half, the England U20 skipper was crowned Six Nations Player of the Championship earlier this year, and the obvious next stop on his meteoric rise would be a call-up from Jones.

DID YOU KNOW? His dad Jeff played for Saracens in the early 1990

The former Wales Under-20s captain, who is uncapped at senior level, is another Leicester Tigers rookies reported to be on Jones' radar, alongside van Poortvliet. Reffell, a 16st 3lbs, 6ft converted centre, rose through the Tigers academy and development ranks at Welford Road to earn promotion to the senior squad in the summer of 2019.

DID YOU KNOW? Reffell captained Wales at under 18s and under 20s