Rugby: Willis named in England squad, no place for Simmonds brothers


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 26 Oct 2020

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Premiership Semi Final - Wasps v Bristol Bears - Ricoh Arena, Coventry, Britain - October 10, 2020 Wasps' Jack Willis in action with Bristol Bears' Joe Joyce Action Images/Andrew Boyers

LONDON (Reuters) - Joe and Sam Simmonds have been left out of the England squad despite playing key roles in Exeter's European Cup and English Premiership triumphs this month, but Wasps duo Dan Robson and Jack Willis were included.

Coach Eddie Jones named a 36-man squad on Monday for Saturday's Six Nations decider in Italy and the Autumn Nations Cup games.

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