Tommy Freeman, Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam, Alex Mitchell, and Fin Smith have all been selected for England’s Six Nations training camp next week by new head coach Steve Borthwick.
It is a first inclusion in a full England training camp for 20-year-old fly-half Smith, who has caught the eye with a series of mature performances since joining the men in Black, Green and Gold from Worcester Warriors earlier this season.
Mitchell, Freeman, and Ludlam will be hoping to add to their international tallies of one, three and 14 caps respectively during the Six Nations, while Lawes (96 caps) could bring up an England century if he plays at least four matches during the Championship.
“This is an exciting squad, with a blend of Six Nations experience and young talent, and includes players who are in excellent form in the Premiership,” said Borthwick.
“We are all looking forward to the challenges of the Six Nations and we will approach this great tournament with a spirit of courage and total commitment.
“I know the players can't wait to get back to Twickenham and give our fans a performance they can be proud of. The hard work for the Scotland game starts now.”
Steve Borthwick, England Head Coach
England squad for 2023 Six Nations
FORWARDS
Ollie Chessum
Dan Cole
Ben Curry
Alex Dombrandt
Ben Earl
Ellis Genge
Jamie George
Joe Heyes
Jonny Hill
Nick Isiekwe
Maro Itoje
Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)
Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints)
George McGuigan
Bevan Rodd
Sam Simmonds
Kyle Sinckler
Mako Vunipola
Jack Walker
Jack Willis
BACKS
Elliot Daly
Owen Farrell
Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints)
Ollie Hassell-Collins
Dan Kelly
Max Malins
Joe Marchant
Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints)
Cadan Murley
Henry Slade
Fin Smith (Northampton Saints)
Marcus Smith
Freddie Steward
Manu Tuilagi
Jack van Poortvliet
Ben Youngs
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