Borthwick names 36-player England training group

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training group to prepare for the Nations Championship, including three players reported to be uncapped at senior level. The group will gather at Pennyhill Park for a three-day camp from October 25 to 27, ahead of England’s opening match against Australia on November 8. Greg Fisilau, Kepu Tuipulotu and Archie McParland are the three uncapped selections identified in the squad announcement coverage. Their inclusion is in the training group and does not confirm selection for a match. McParland, a scrum-half for Northampton Saints who has represented England A, was described as a possible candidate for a senior Test debut. Captain Maro Itoje returns to the group after an extended summer break. Other players returning to the squad include Fin Baxter, Joe Marchant, Will Stuart, Ben Curry, Emmanuel Iyogun, Tom Pearson and Tuipulotu. The 36 include players from across the forwards and backs, among them Ellis Genge, Jamie George, George Ford, Marcus Smith and Freddie Steward. Seb Atkinson, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Guy Pepper are listed for rehabilitation rather than as available selections. Separate injury absences include...