Cowan-Dickie dominated out of World Cup as England coaching squad confirmed
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uke Cowan-Dickie will miss the World Cup with a shoulder harm, with Alex Mitchell and Zach Mercer shock omissions from England’s foremost 41-man coaching squad.
Frontline hooker Cowan-Dickie has been battling neck issues for months, however has now succumbed to a shoulder situation that has dominated him out of the France World Cup in September.
Saracens’ uncapped front-rower Theo Dann has compelled his means into the coaching squad and has a wonderful likelihood of constructing the World Cup.
Newcastle’s Jamie Blamire and Saracens stalwart Jamie George are the opposite hookers within the squad with Jack Walker nonetheless recovering from a knee situation.
Harlequins veteran Danny Care has been most well-liked to Northampton’s Alex Mitchell at scrum-half, whereas Bordeaux’s Saracens-bound Tom Willis has been given the nod forward of Zach Mercer.
“Despite all his incredible hard work and progress, Luke’s shoulder has not improved sufficiently for him to be considered for selection for the World Cup,” stated Borthwick, of Cowan-Dickie.
“We wish him a swift recovery and hope to see him back playing very soon.”
Head coach Borthwick has included 5 uncapped gamers in his 41-man squad, with Quins wing Cadan Murley joined by highly effective flanker Tom Pearson, hooker Dan, Gloucester’s Val Rapava Ruskin and Willis.
Captain Owen Farrell leads an 11-strong forged checklist of Premiership finalists chosen after necessary relaxation interval, with Manu Tuilagi included and in prime situation.
Mako Vunipola will stay with the squad to proceed restoration from a again situation, with Ollie Chessum, Ollie Lawrence, Billy Vunipola and Walker additionally nonetheless battling accidents.
Borthwick stated: “We’re excited to be able to bring a full training squad together for the first time and focus on the next stage of our World Cup preparations.”
England World Cup coaching squad
Forwards: J Blamire (Newcastle), D Cole (Leicester), T Curry (Sale), T Dann (Saracens), A Dombrandt (Harlequins), B Earl (Saracens), E Genge (Bristol), J George (Saracens), J Hill (Sale), M Itoje (Saracens), C Lawes, L Ludlam (each Northampton), J Marler (Harlequins), G Martin (Leicester), T Pearson (London (Irish), V Rapava Ruskin (Gloucester), D Ribbans (Sale), B Rodd (Sale), Ok Sinckler (Bristol), W Stuart, S Underhill (each Bath), J Willis (Toulouse), T Willis (Bordeaux).
Backs: H Arundell (London Irish), D Care (Harlequins), J Cokanasiga (Bath), E Daly (Saracens), O Farrell (Saracens), G Ford (Sale), M Malins (Saracens), J Marchant (Harlequins), J May (Gloucester), C Murley (Harlequins), G Porter (Leicester), H Slade (Exeter), M Smith (Harlequins), F Steward (Leicester), M Tuilagi (Sale), J Van Poortvliet (Leicester), A Watson, B Youngs (each Leicester).