Bankers and contenders to make final World Cup squad
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Stuart Lancaster’s England squad for the World Cup will comprise 31 players
made up from the positions listed below.
The head coach’s training squad, to
be announced on Wednesday, is expected to total 45.
Five props:Definites Joe Marler, Mako Vunipola, Dan Cole, David Wilson One from Alex Corbisiero, Matt Mullan, Kieran Brookes, Henry Thomas
Three hookersDefinites Dylan Hartley, Tom Youngs One from Rob Webber, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Jamie George
Four locks Definites Courtney Lawes, Joe Launchbury, Geoff Parling One from Dave Attwood, George Kruis, Ed Slater, Maro Itoje
Five back-row for…
