Harlequins back-row Jack Clifford, Northampton prop Paul Hill and Bath back Ollie Devoto could all make their debuts in England’s Six Nations opener.
The trio were retained in Eddie Jones’s 23-man training squad which is widely believed to stay the same for England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland on February 6.
BREAKING: Eddie Jones has released 10 players back to their clubs from the England squad. https://t.co/P9iNvgIEF3 pic.twitter.com/ADAKruLY4b
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Dylan Hartley will play at hooker after being named as England captain on Monday whilst former captain, Chris Robshaw, is thought to be playing at blindside flanker.
There is, however, no space for Elliot Daly or Maro Itoje, who have been in scintillating form for Wasps and Saracens respectively this season, with Jonathan Joseph and Courtney Lawes getting the respective nods.
Forwards: Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers), Jack Clifford (Harlequins), Jamie George (Saracens), Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints), James Haskell (Wasps), Paul Hill (Northampton Saints), George Kruis (Saracens), Joe Launchbury (Wasps), Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints), Joe Marler (Harlequins), Chris Robshaw (Harlequins), Billy Vunipola (Saracens), Mako Vunipola (Saracens).
Backs: Mike Brown (Harlequins), Danny Care (Harlequins), Ollie Devoto (Bath), Owen Farrell (Saracens), George Ford (Bath), Alex Goode (Saracens), Jonathan Joseph (Bath), Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs), Anthony Watson (Bath), Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers).
Released back to their clubs: Josh Beaumont (Sale Sharks), Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs), Maro Itoje (Saracens), Matt Kvesic (Gloucester), Matt Mullan (Wasps), Henry Thomas (Bath), Elliot Daly (Wasps), Sam Hill (Exeter Chiefs), Semesa Rokoduguni (Bath), Marland Yarde (Harlequins).
