ENGLAND’S second World Cup training squad assembled in Bristol last week included Harlequins players Mike Brown, Alex Dombrandt and Marcus Smith alongside Bath’s Tom Dunn and Gloucester’s Ollie Thorley.
Danny Cipriani, Sam Underhill and Anthony Watson were detailed to do specialised strength and conditioning work separately off site.
England head coach Eddie Jones said: “Our preparation is about making sure the players peak for the World Cup. It’s not about being ready now for it. “Some players we feel will benefit from being away from the camp for a litt...