Joe Marchant recalled to England training squad for Nations Championship

Joe Marchant has been called back into England's training squad for the Nations Championship, while Gloucester's Will Joseph has also been selected in Steve Borthwick's 36-player group.

The Sale centre returns after wrapping up a two-year stint in France. Gloucester's Will Joseph is another addition to Borthwick's 36-man squad.

Sale's Joe Marchant and Gloucester's Will Joseph are two prominent selections in Steve Borthwick's 36-player England squad, announced on Sunday, for the final phase of the Nations Championship in November, strengthening the head coach's midfield choices.

The 30-year-old centre Marchant last played for England during the 2023 Rugby World Cup and spent two seasons with Stade Français in the Top 14 before returning to the Premiership with Sale Sharks for the current campaign.