The four players Eddie Jones has on 'stand by' for Australia tour
Rugby NewsMonday, 27 June 2022 at 14:52
England Eddie Jones has up to four players on standby in addition to his 32-man summer squad, RUCK understands.
The England squad arrived in Australia last week for their three-game series, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.
Sky sources understand four players at least have been told to keep in good shape in case Jones requires reinforcements down under.
The last time England toured Australia they beat the Wallabies 3-0 in the Test series. This time they face the Wallabies in Perth (Sat 2 July), Brisbane (Sat 9 July) and Sydney (Sat 16 July) and all matches will be live on Sky Sports.
The Australia squad for the England series, which will be captained by Michael Hooper, includes six uncapped players.
#1. Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons)
- Age: 24
- Club: Newcastle Falcons
- Position: Hooker
Try Celebrations for Jamie Blamire of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#2. Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons)
- Age: 25
- Club: Newcastle Falcons
- Position: Number 8
Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, 2 caps) during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
#3. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints)
- Age: 25
- Club: Newcastle Falcons
- Position: Scrum-half
Alex Mitchell of Northampton Saints during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Harlequins and Northampton Saints at Twickenham Stadium on 27 December 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
DID YOU KNOW? Mitchell was formerly a member of the Sale Sharks system before joining the Northampton Saints academy in 2015
#4. Max Malins (Saracens)
- Age: 25
- Club: Saracens
- Position: Back-three
He did not have the best Six Nations but the Premiership's top try-scorer missing the squad completely is a big call.
Max Malins of England Rugby during the Six Nations Championship match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 26th 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
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