England Names Squad for Autumn Internationals

Wales head coach Matt Sherratt has confirmed that Josh Adams and Taulupe Faletau will likely miss the upcoming international series due to injuries, with both players expected to return for Cardiff against Dragons on 30 November. Meanwhile, England's squad for the autumn internationals has also been affected by injuries, as first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell and centre Fraser Dingwall have been ruled out, while fly-half George Ford remains a doubt for the opener against New Zealand. England coach Steve Borthwick has included Henry Slade, who is returning from shoulder surgery, but is still awaiting fitness updates on both Slade and Ford. The autumn campaign for Wales begins against Fiji on 10 November, while England faces New Zealand on 2 November, followed by matches against Australia, South Africa, and Japan. Borthwick emphasized the importance of preparation as they face top-tier competition, and the absence of key players could pose challenges for both teams.