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England Rugby Squad Shake-Up

Updated 2026-08-12 13:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Steve Borthwick has made changes to the England rugby squad, handing central contracts for the first time to five players: Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet, and Seb Atkinson. These moves reflect strategic adjustments in team composition.

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Five players get first England deals in Borthwick shake-up

Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson are handed England central contracts for the first time as Steve Borthwick shakes up his squad.

2026-08-12 13:30 UTC