Tuesday Round-Up
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Tuesday Round-Up
Kvesic and Beaumont in England squad.
England have added Matt Kvesic and Josh Beaumont to their 27-man training squad for Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy in Rome.
Travelling reserves from last weeks win over Scotland Elliot Daly and Maro Itoje also link up with the squad.
The news is goood for Eddie Jones on the injury front with all 23 from last week all training.
Back rows Kvesic and Beaumont were included in Eddie Jones' first 33-man squad but were cut for Saturday's game.
Kvesic is the only of the four additions to have been capped before making his debut in 2013 for 1 of 2 caps.
Vunipola on Eddie Jones
Billy Vunipola has revealed that Eddie Jones' approach as a coach is getting the best out of him.
Vunipola was MOTM last weekend against Scotland, showing great work rate and energy in the back row.
"I respond to the love and compassion Eddie shows the boys, me especially. He is very personable," Vunipola said.
"He has been really good for me since he came in. He has just filled me with confidence and that is something I thrive on.
"I don't need someone to shout at me. I know what I have to do. I just need someone to reassure me and look after me."
Vunipola also commented on how close the England boys have come as a group ahead of this weekends clash with Italy.
"We have had a few bonding sessions. It's important for me to know what someone else is about, what motivates them, whether that be their family or scoring tries," Vunipola added.
"You're more comfortable with someone you work alongside when you know what motivates them, what interests them, or you know what you can do to help them.
"It works better when you have a relationship with someone rather than just rocking up and playing for England
"If we end up winning the trophy then you can definitely take that into account. But that's a big maybe. We've just got to keep working hard."
