England rugby coach Steve Borthwick announced a 36-man squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series, which includes matches against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and Japan. Notably, George Ford was excluded due to a quad injury, raising questions about his future with the team amid speculation of interest from French clubs. Borthwick emphasized stability within his coaching team despite recent departures, including strength and conditioning coach Aled Walters and defense coach Felix Jones. The squad will begin training at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre before flying to Girona. Borthwick expressed optimism about the squad's preparations, aiming for cohesion ahead of the competitive series. Meanwhile, Max Malins, currently leading the Premiership in tries, could consider a move to France if he remains overlooked for the national team.