Elliot Daly among England squad winners as Billy Vunipola and Jonny May lose out

New coach Steve Borthwick has made several eye-catching changes from the end of the Eddie Jones era.

Published Jan 16, 2023

New England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his first squad since replacing Eddie Jones last month.

Here the PA news agency looks at the winners and losers in the 36-man group chosen for the upcoming Six Nations.

Winners

Elliot Daly, back, Saracens

Frozen out since the 2022 Six Nations, Daly has made a lightning start to the current club season and is rewarded with a recall by Borthwick. His ability to cover centre, wing and full-back increases his value to any squad.

Dan Cole, prop, Leicester

Dan Cole, centre left, is lifted off the ground by the South Africa pack in the 2019 World Cup final — Dan Cole’s last England appearance came in the 2019 World Cup final (Ashley Western/PA)

Ben Earl, flanker, Saracens

Losers

Billy Vunipola, number eight, Saracens

Billy Vunipola, right, is tackled by New Zealand’s Richie Mo’unga — Billy Vunipola, right, will not be involved (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Jack Nowell, wing, Exeter

Jonny May, wing, Gloucester