Jonny Evans retires from international football with Northern Ireland
Evans started 106 of the 107 internationals in which he played and scored six goals.
Evans started 106 of the 107 internationals in which he played and scored six goals.
Pope has sought out the wisdom of former England Test captain Joe Root.
The 26-year-old is surplus to requirements in Turin.
The 33-year-old has not played for his country since a 2-0 away win in Latvia nearly 12 months ago.
Pope, who is deputising for the injured Ben Stokes, led England to victory against Sri Lanka but was twice out for six.
The Scots had eight players involved in the 2021 tour of South Africa.
The Dragons open their Nations League campaign at home to Turkey on September 6 before playing Montenegro away three days later.
ParalympicsGB begin their gold medal defence on Thursday morning against Australia.
The former soldier cheered on his native South Africa against England during last year’s Rugby World Cup in France.
The 34-year-old came from 4-0 down in the final set to Karen Khachanov to win in five hours 35 minutes.
The ex-rugby union star could still be claimed by other teams or be given a place on the Chiefs practise squad.
Liam and Noel Gallagher confirmed Oasis’s long-awaited reunion on Tuesday by saying: ‘The great wait is over.’
Defence coach Felix Jones and head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters are moving on for pastures new.
The Nottinghamshire paceman will play his fourth Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s this week.
Merino made 242 appearances for Real Sociedad after he joined from Newcastle in 2018.