Autumn Internationals

Morgan and Haskell called up by England to face South Africa

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Ben MorganBen Morgan and have been called up by Stuart Lancaster to face South Africa on Saturday at .
The No.8 returns on the back of a hat-trick display against London Welsh in the LV Cup last weekend while Haskell has been in good form for in recent weeks too.
The duo replaces ‘s Thomas Waldrom and Exeter’s Tom Jonhson in the England back row which will face a daunting task against the .
The other notable inclusions are duo Alex Corbisiero and Jonathan Joseph.
The Exiles prop returned from a long term shoulder injury two weeks ago and has already impressed against Sale and Leicester in the LV Cup.
Meanwhile, Joseph overcame an ankle injury and will challenge for the outside centre spot after a convincing tour in South Africa last June.
As a result of their inclusion, Harlequin Joe Marler and Gloucester’s wing Charlie Sharples have been released to their respective club.
England Squad:
Forwards: Mouritz Botha, Alex Corbisiero, Dan Cole, James Haskell, Joe Launchbury, Ben Morgan, David Paice, Tom Palmer, Geoff Parling, , Mako Vunipola, David Wilson, Tom Wood, Tom Youngs.
Backs: Chris Ashton, Brad Barritt, Mike Brown, Danny Care, , Toby Flood, Alex Goode, Jonathan Joseph, Manusamoa , Ben Youngs.
Released: Anthony Allen, Lee Dickson, Phil Dowson, Tom Johnson, Courtney Lawes, Joe Marler, Ugo Monye, George Robson, Charlie Sharples, Jordan Turner-Hall, Thomas Waldrom.

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