Guy Pepper is yet to earn a full international cap Bath flanker Guy Pepper has been named in England's 36-player training squad for their match against a France XV at Allianz Stadium Twickenham on Saturday. The 22-year-old, who has trained with England in the past, was player of the match asBath beat Leicester 23-21on Saturday to lift their first Premiership title in 29 years. England head coach Steve Borthwick has named nine other players who featured in the final, including try scorers Max Ojomoh of Bath and Leicester's Jack van Poortvliet. Although Bath flanker Sam Underhill has been selected, he is serving the final match of afour-game banfor a dangerous tackle. Ben Curry, Fraser Dingwall, George Furbank and Harry Randall are undergoing rehabilitation programmes with the national team. Players selected for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia have not been included. Borthwick will announce his touring squad for the summer Tests against Argentina and the USA on 23 June. Forwards Fin Baxter (Harlequins), Arthur Clark (Gloucester Rugby), Alex Coles (Northampton Saints), Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins), Theo Dan (Saracens), Trevor Davison (Northampton Saints), Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins), Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby), Jamie George (Saracens), Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers), Ted Hill (Bath Rugby), Nick Isiekwe (Saracens), Manny Iyogun (Northampton Saints), Jack Kenningham (Harlequins), Curtis Langdon (Northampton Saints), Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale Sharks), Guy Pepper (Bath Rugby), Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks), Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby), Tom Willis (Saracens). Backs Charlie Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby), Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby), Oscar Beard (Harlequins), Joe Carpenter (Sale Sharks), Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs), George Ford (Sale Sharks), Will Muir (Bath Rugby), Cadan Murley (Harlequins), Luke Northmore (Harlequins), Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby), Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks), Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks), Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby), Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers), Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers).
Pepper in England training squad for France match
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Guy Pepper, a 22-year-old flanker from Bath, has been included in England's 36-player training squad for their upcoming match against a France XV at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham. Although he has yet to earn a full international cap, Pepper's recent performance as player of the match in Bath's thrilling 23-21 victory over Leicester, which secured their first Premiership title in 29 years, has garnered attention. England's head coach Steve Borthwick has selected a mix of players, including nine others who participated in the final. Notable selections include try scorers Max Ojomoh from Bath and Leicester's Jack van Poortvliet, indicating a focus on players with recent competitive experience. Meanwhile, Sam Underhill from Bath has also been named but is currently serving the final match of a four-game ban due to a dangerous tackle incident earlier in the season.
In addition to Pepper, several players are undergoing rehabilitation programs, including Ben Curry, Fraser Dingwall, George Furbank, and Harry Randall, suggesting that the coaching staff is also considering player fitness and recovery in their selections. Players who were part of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia have not been included in this squad, as Borthwick prepares for the summer Tests against Argentina and the USA. The final touring squad announcement is scheduled for June 23. The training squad comprises a blend of forwards and backs from various clubs, highlighting the depth and talent within English rugby, as Borthwick aims to build a competitive team for the upcoming international fixtures.
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