STATEMENT: Exeter Chiefs issue injury update on four England stars

Monday, 06 June 2022 at 09:12

byRugby Rucker

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter is confident Jack Nowell, Luke Cowan-Dickie and Jonny Hill should all be available to England head coach Eddie Jones this summer.

Hooker Cowan-Dickie suffered a knee injury during England’s Guinness Six Nations victory over Wales in February, while wing Nowell broke his arm in the tournament finale against France just over 10 weeks ago.

Lock Hill, who will join Exeter’s Gallagher Premiership rivals Sale next season, has not played since early January due to a stress fracture of his lower leg.

Baxter said: “Nowellsy is in contention to play this weekend.

“Luke, Jack and Jonny all should both be in contention to play in England’s summer tour.”

However, Sam Simmonds, who has had surgery on a hip/groin injury, and Henry Slade are both set to be unavailable.

Fans pick their England XV for summer tour

With Eddie Jones set to name his preliminary summer squad tomorrow, fans have been voting for the XV they want to see take on the Wallabies.

England tour of Australia

Saturday 2 July – Optus Stadium, Perth Kick-off 10:55 BST
Saturday 9 July – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. Kick-off: 10:55 BST
Saturday 16 July – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. Kick-off: 10:55 BST

FANS ENGLAND XV:

BACK-THREE:

15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
14. Anthony Watson (Bath)
11. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath)

Freddie Steward of England goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

CENTRES:

13. Joe Marchant (Harlequins)
12. Owen Farrell (Sarecens)

Joe Cokanasiga of England talks with Joe Marchant of England after the Summer International match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 24th August 2019. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK.

HALFBACKS:

10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
9. Danny Care (Harlequins)

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

FRONT-ROW:

1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs)
3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)

SECOND-ROW:

4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
5. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)

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

BACK-ROW:

6. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
7. Jack Willis (Wasps)
8. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)

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

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