England Head Coach Steve Borthwick has made further adjustments to his touring squad, calling up two new hookers ahead of the final fixture of their summer schedule against the USA. The changes see fresh faces integrate with the squad currently based in Washington D.C.
Joining the England setup are Gabriel Oghre, who represents Bristol Bears in the Premiership, and Jamie Blamire from Leicester Tigers. Their arrival bolsters the front-row options as the team prepares for the Test match against the Eagles.
These necessary squad alterations come as replacements for players who are no longer available. Hooker Theo Dan has been ruled out due to a knee injury sustained during England`s recent match against Argentina. Additionally, Jamie George has departed the England squad to join the British & Irish Lions tour in South Africa, where he was called in as a replacement for Luke Cowan-Dickie.
For both Oghre and Blamire, this call-up represents a significant opportunity to make their mark at the international level. It underscores the ever-present need for adaptability within international rugby squads, where player availability can shift rapidly due to the demands of the sport and the unique calendar that occasionally sees overlapping representative duties.
The revised England squad is now focused on final preparations for the concluding match of their summer tour against the United States.
