England head coach Steve Borthwick has cut two more from his training squad. Bath openside Sam Underhill and Sale Sharks prop Bevan Rodd have left the camp as Borthwick trims the party from 41 to 39 players.
Underhill was one of the stars of England’s run to the 2019 final in tandem with Tom Curry, but has endured an injury-hit few years since.
Rodd’s exit leaves recalled Harlequins loosehead Joe Marler in a good position to make the final squad of 33, named on August 7. Marler last played for England 18 months ago but made himself available after assurances from Borthwick he was in with a g...