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Slade among 3 call-ups as England confirm injury toll
By Ian Cameron
Henry Slade's omission from Eddie Jones' England squad has in the end been short-lived as the RFU confirm the extent of injuries suffered during a brutal Gallagher Premiership weekend.
Owen Farrell, Jonny May and Henry Arundell will not partake in a pre-Autumn Nations Series training camp in Jersey.
Slade, as well as Adam Radwan and Tom Roebuck, have been called up as replacements. It's a first call-up for Roebuck. The 6'2, 96kg Sale Sharks winger was born in Inverness in Scotland but has represented England at U18 and U20s levels.
A statement this lunchtime reads: "Owen Farrell (concussion), Jonny May (elbow) and Henry Arundell (foot) have withdrawn from the England squad who will travel to Jersey today after sustaining injuries in their weekend games.
"Tom Roebuck has been called up to the England squad for the first time. Adam Radwan and Henry Slade also make a return to the side.
"Owen Farrell will progress through his graduated return to play protocols at home.
"Henry Arundell will travel to Jersey for rehab, along with Will Stuart who is recovering from a knee injury.
"Charlie Atkinson, who is currently unattached, will join up with the England squad as a training player.
"England will spend five days in Jersey as they continue their preparations for their four Autumn Nations Series fixtures at Twickenham Stadium."
England take on Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa this November in Twickenham.
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There are a number of commercial avenues that arise from having a draft. Draft day in itself is a large commercial event that draws huge revenues from broadcasters and sponsors.
The context you added is “rugby’s current interest levels” but I don’t see how interest levels wouldnt be stimulated by a draft if it was done correctly. We already have fairly robust player movement in Super Rugby - a draft is really just adding in some structure and showmanship to the whole thing.
Your suggestions for a draft make sense - I would set the pathways alongside the U20s programs (min age of 20) but I wouldnt cap it, I would also allow players to come from any pathway - club, university and provincial competitions.
Go to commentsI know JGP and Lowe never played for the All Blacks but they were both multi year super rugby players. At the time Lowe was closer to ABs but I’m sure JGP would’ve made it at some point.
Either way those examples are terrible. Born, grew up and went though a development system where they became professionals. The barrier to represent another nation should be higher. Maybe the 5 year rule stops it, let’s see.
With the stand down, wonder if you could make it tier 1 > tier 2 only for switching? I’m guessing that’s the whole intention rather then say Sotutu going to England or Hodgman going ABs > wallabies.
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