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Despite having been suspended for the two-test series against Argentina, Wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will travel with England this summer.
The 22-year-old was suspended for three matches after being banned for the “cheat school” program of World Rugby because he shot past France A fly-half Antoine Hastoy with a score of 26-24 on Saturday in the England XV defeat.
Due to missing the games against Argentina on the two previous weekends, he will be unable to coach Steve Borthwick for England’s game against the United States on July 19.
The 36-person squad includes Bath’s Will Muir, Sale’s Tom Roebuck, and Cadan Murley from Harlequins.
George Furbank, a full-back for Northampton who suffered a concussion in the Saints’ Champions Cup defeat by Bordeaux-Begles, stays at home to continue his recovery, along with Freddie Steward and Joe Carpenter.
Harry Randall and Ben Curry both recovered from their injuries.
Maro Itoje became England’s skipper at the start of this year, and Jamie George will take the starting captaincy along with Sale fly-half George Ford.
Henry Slade can replace Charlie Atkinson in midfield, but only the Gloucester’s Charlie Atkinson is the other specialist fly-half.
Max Ojomoh and Guy Pepper, both of whom are uncapped, are also looking to make their first Test appearances for England. Atkinson is one of the squad’s ten uncapped players.
Borthwick remarked, “The three-test series is a huge challenge and a valuable opportunity for this squad’s continued development.”
This will be some of the younger players’ first time traveling with England abroad. Traveling together strengthens team bonds and provides a valuable opportunity for newcomers to emigrate.
We’re looking forward to seeing how our team continues to grow, and it’s an exciting test.
Over the past 12 months, Argentina, which is ranked fifth in the world, defeated South Africa, New Zealand, France, and Australia in Dublin on Friday night.
England squad on a tour of Argentina and the US
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Source: BBC
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