Danny Cipriani in Saxons Squad to face Ireland
By Kath 2/2/09
February 2 2009
DANNY Cipriani has been called into the England Saxons squad for Friday's match against Ireland A. The London Wasps fly half and Leicester Tigers scrum half Harry Ellis are among eight capped players in the 24-man training squad for the match at Donnybrook, Dublin (7.30pm).
February 2 2009
DANNY Cipriani has been called into the England Saxons squad for Friday's match against Ireland A. The London Wasps fly half and Leicester Tigers scrum half Harry Ellis are among eight capped players in the 24-man training squad for the match at Donnybrook, Dublin (7.30pm).
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DANNY Cipriani has been called into the England Saxons squad for Friday's match against Ireland A. "Harry and Danny will spend this week with the
Saxons as they prepare to play Ireland A on Friday. Both players remain
in my plans for the RBS 6 Nations but I'd like to see them get some
game time with the Saxons.
"Harry benefited from playing with them last week and I will be in
regular contact with Saxons Head Coach Stuart Lancaster during the
course of the week."
With last weekend's rearranged Guinness Premiership fixtures out of the
way, Lancaster has made 15 changes to the squad that shone in last
Friday's 66-0 victory over Portugal at Edgeley Park, including the
entire Harlequins back row of Will Skinner, Chris Robshow and Tom Guest
and club-mates David Strettle, Mike Brown and Jordan Turner-Hall.
London Irish trio David Paice, Paul Hodgson and Topsy Ojo also join the
squad.
"Ireland have selected a very strong A squad but we've been able to
make some quality additions," said Lancaster. "Our challenge is to
build on last week's performance in what will undoubtedly be a far
tougher environment. "With Alex Corbisiero injured and Tom Mercey called up to the senior squad as injury cover for Tim Payne, we've retained Dan Cole from last week. Stuart Hooper has been brought in for the injured Louis Deacon, while Phil Dowson stays with us in place of Joe Worsley, who was called up to the senior squad last week."
Assistant coach Paul Hull is looking forward to working with an
experienced and exciting back division, saying, "Only three of our
backs from last week remain but the changes mean we're gaining a lot of
experience. We're up against a strong Irish side and it's great to have
players of the calibre and experience of Danny Cipriani and Harry
Ellis, particularly in such key positions." London Wasps lock George Skivington has been given the task of leading the side. "Phil Dowson did a great job against Portugal last week," said Lancaster. "Having worked with George last week, I'm confident that he too understands the culture and game plan we're trying to build and the chance to lead the squad will give him the opportunity to demonstrate his growing leadership skills." The starting XV will be announced on Wednesday.
ENGLAND SAXONS TRAINING SQUAD England Saxons v Ireland A Friday February 6, 2009 Donnybrook, kick off 7.30pm FORWARDS Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jordan Crane (Leicester Tigers)* Phil Dowson (Newcastle Falcons) Tom Guest (Harlequins) Stuart Hooper (Bath Rugby) Matthew Mullan (Worcester Warriors) David Paice (London Irish) Chris Robshaw (Harlequins) Will Skinner (Harlequins) George Skivington (London Wasps, captain) Rob Webber (London Wasps) Dave Wilson (Newcastle Falcons) Nick Wood (Gloucester Rugby) BACKS Nick Abendanon (Bath Rugby)* Matt Banahan (Bath Rugby) Mike Brown (Harlequins)* Danny Cipriani (London Wasps)* Harry Ellis (Leicester Tigers)* Paul Hodgson (London Irish)* Stephen Myler (Northampton Saints) Topsy Ojo (London Irish)* David Strettle (Harlequins)* Jordan Turner-Hall (Harlequins) Dominic Waldouck (London Wasps) |
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Date: 02/02/2009 15:50
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Re: Danny Cipriani in Saxons Squad to face Ireland
Posted by: DuncanS (IP Logged)
Date: 02/02/2009 17:23
Fair enough. Perhaps should have happened in the autumn. Shame he was rushed back, but I suppose England were desperate.
Let him get his head together. He's definitely the man for the future.
Let him get his head together. He's definitely the man for the future.
Re: Danny Cipriani in Saxons Squad to face Ireland
Posted by: Aragon (IP Logged)
Date: 02/02/2009 18:57
Good move it will be a hard game? (probably harrder than the Italy game) he'll be working with Harry Ellis, and maybe it will give him some confidence back
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