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| 29 January 2003, 5:09 pm |
| Grayson And Morris In England 'A' Squad |
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Clive Woodward has announced today that Saracens scrum-half Kyran Bracken will captain England 'A' for their game against France 'A' at Franklin's Gardens on February 14th - KO 7.35p.
The squad also includes Saints fly-half Paul Grayson and prop Robbie Morris.
Clive Woodward said: "Kyran led England well on the North American tour in 2001 and I'm sure he'll make the most of this opportunity. Kyran will be joined by a number of senior and emerging players and the squad members from the academy announced last week. The five players not involved for the RBS Six Nations fixture against France will also be made available to the 'A' team to provide us with a pool of 30 players from, which to make our final selection.
"France 'A' is a massive game and the players taking part have an excellent opportunity to push for selection to the Elite squad.
"I will be watching Mike Catt in the Zurich Premiership match between Bath and Leicester Tigers this weekend. I have been monitoring his return to fitness closely. His attitude has been outstanding and if he comes through the game unscathed he will be included in the 'A' squad. Mike has been through a tough time with injuries and I hope he can now enjoy a sustained period of fitness as he and a number of other players who are also unavailable, remain in my thoughts and plans for the future.
"I'm also delighted to announce that Joe Lydon will work with the 'A' team, subject to his commitments to the Sevens. Andy Robinson and I will also be involved, along with Phil Keith-Roach and Simon Hardy, to help prepare the players for a tough series of games in February and March. Both the Elite and Academy squads announced last week are unchanged."
ENGLAND 'A' SQUAD
Steve Borthwick (Bath)
Kyran Bracken (Saracens) CAPTAIN
Martin Corry (Leicester Tigers)
Mark Cueto (Sharks)
Maurice Fitzgerald (Biarritz)
*James Forrester (Gloucester)
*Marcel Garvey (Gloucester)
Paul Grayson (Northampton Saints)
Andy Hazell (Gloucester)
Ben Johnston (Saracens)
*Chris Jones (Sharks)
Alex King (London Wasps)
*Robbie Morris (Northampton Saints)
*Tom Palmer (Leeds Tykes)
Matt Perry (Bath)
Graham Rowntree (Leicester Tigers)
Alex Sanderson (Sharks)
*Dan Scarbrough (Leeds Tykes)
*Andy Sheridan (Bristol Shoguns)
*Ollie Smith (Leicester Tigers)
Kevin Sorrell (Saracens)
*Andy Titterell (Sharks)
Nick Walshe (Sharks)
Fraser Waters (London Wasps)
*Mike Worsley (London Irish)
Players not considered because of injury; Iain Balshaw, Nick Duncombe, David Flatman, Austin Healey, Michael Horak, Josh Lewsey, Trevor Woodman.
Iain Balshaw, Austin Healey and Trevor Woodman will however be attending the two day session.
*Academy squad player
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