England coach Steve Borthwick retained Owen Farrell as captain while recalling veterans Dan Cole and Elliot Daly as he announced his first Six Nations squad on Monday.
Borthwick recalled veterans Dan Cole and Elliot Daly in a 36-man squad for the Six Nations announced on Monday.
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But there was no place for experienced No 8 Billy Vunipola or wings Jonny May and Jack Nowell ahead of England’s Six Nations opener at home to Scotland on 4 February.
South African-born lock David Ribbans, who made his Test debut last November under former coach Eddie Jones, has also been left out of the squad.
Both prop Cole and utility back Daly fell out of favour under Jones but have returned under Borthwick.
The former England captain replaced Jones last month after the Australian was sacked following England’s worst year since 2008.
Owen Farrell was included after the Rugby Football Union confirmed his ban for a dangerous tackle playing for Saracens will have been deemed fully served before the Six Nations begins.
There is a first call up for Northampton Saints’ Fin Smith. The flyhalf is joined by four other uncapped players – Ollie Hassell-Collins, George McGuigan, Cadan Murley and Jack Walker.
England squad
Backs
Elliot Daly (Saracens) Owen Farrell (Saracens) Tommy Freeman (Northampton) Ollie Hassell-Collins (London Irish), Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers) Max Malins (Saracens), Joe Marchant (Harlequins), Alex Mitchell (Northampton), Cadan Murley (Harlequins), Henry Slade (Exeter), Fin Smith (Northampton), Marcus Smith (Harlequins), Freddie Steward (Leicester) Manu Tuilagi, (Sale), Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester), Ben Youngs (Leicester)
Forwards
Ollie Chessum (Leicester), Dan Cole (Leicester) Ben Curry (Sale), Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins), Ben Earl (Saracens), Ellis Genge (Bristol), Jamie George (Saracens), Joe Heyes (Leicester), Jonny Hill (Sale), Nick Isiekwe (Saracens), Maro Itoje (Saracens), Courtney Lawes (Northampton), Lewis Ludlam (Northampton), George McGuigan (Gloucester), Bevan Rodd (Sale), Sam Simmonds (Exeter), Kyle Sinckler (Bristol), Mako Vunipola (Saracens) Jack Walker (Harlequins), Jack Willis (Toulouse/FRA)
Photo: EPA/RICHARD WAINWRIGHT