"Please no" - Leaked England XV includes Marcus Smith but no Alex Dombrandt

Wednesday, 03 November 2021 at 08:26

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byRugby Rucker

Eddie Jones is set to revert to playing Tom Curry at number 8 for England's Autumn Nations Series opener against Tonga this weekend.

After releasing Callum Chick and Sam Simmonds from his squad yesterday, it's now being widely reported that Alex Dombrandt will also miss out on a starting spot, though he may still find himself a spot on the bench.

Marcus Smith, who has had limited training time due to a leg niggle, will be cleared to play in the first Test of the season, according to the Mail Online.

England’s autumn fixtures

England vs Tonga, 3.15pm on Sat 6 Nov
England vs Australia, 5.30pm on Sat 13 Nov
England vs South Africa, 3.15pm on Sat 20 Nov

Where to watch the Autumn Nations Series:

Prime members can watch the Autumn Nations Series live from 30^th October with the Prime Video app on TVs, mobile devices, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Fire tablets, games consoles, on Virgin’s V6 TV Box, the Talk Talk TV set top box, Apple TV, Chromecast, BT TV or online.

For a list of all compatible devices visit amazon.co.uk/watchanywhere.

'Leaked' England line-up shared by the Mail Online

BACK-THREE:

15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
14. Jonny May (Gloucester )
11. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons)

CENTRES:

13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
12. Owen Farrell (Saracens) - Captain

Owen Farrell (Saracens, 93 caps) and Mark Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped) during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

HALFBACKS:

10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers)

Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 2 caps) during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

FRONT-ROW:

1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)
2. Jamie George (Saracens)
3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)

SECOND-ROW:

4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
5. Jonny Hill (Exeter Chiefs)

BACK-ROW:

6. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)
7. Sam Underhill (Bath RFC)
8. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)

Tom Curry of England Rugby during the Six Nations Championship match between England and Italy at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on January 13 2021. - PHOTO: Micah Crook/PPAUK