"Tough phone calls" - Steve Borthwick leaves out major stars for the 2023 World Cup - Ruck

“Tough phone calls” – Steve Borthwick leaves out major stars for the 2023 World Cup

England head coach Steve Borthwick has had some tough cals to make ahead of confirming his training squad ahead of the 2023 World Cup tomorrow.

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#1. Jonny May

Age: 32

Position: Winger

Caps: 72

The Gloucester speedster, who is England’s second top try-scorer of all-time with 35, was another veteran who was unceremoniously axed by Borthwick.

With injury problems becoming more and more frequent, May won’t be included in England’s 2023 World Cup squad.

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A poor season with Gloucester ended any hopes of an England recall, scoring five tries in 22 outings for his club

DID YOU KNOW? studied at Hartpury College, where he was a member of Hartpury College R.F.C., coached by Allan Lewis in a team that included future Wales and Lions wing Alex Cuthbert

Luke Cowan-Dickie of England, Kyle Sinckler of England, Jonny May of England and David Ribbans of England looks dejected after losing during the Autumn Nations International Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham, London on 26 November 2022 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

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