Recent departures from French clubs have seen Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant sign with Sale Sharks, making them eligible once again for national duty under RFU regulations. However, England assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth alerted the duo that immediate inclusion for the impending autumn tests is far from guaranteed. Before Steve Borthwick names his roster for the upcoming phase of the Nations Championship, the pair must deliver standout displays across five domestic fixtures. The coaching staff plans to scrutinize their output carefully as they look to solve tactical dilemmas in both the back row and midfield.
Emphasizing the fierce internal rivalry for roster spots, Wigglesworth noted that returning players must outshine existing options. “We want as much quality as we can have in the league but they are
