Jacob Umaga, nephew of New Zealand rugby legend Tana Umaga, is one of 21 uncapped-players named by Eddie Jones in a 34-man England squad for a training week. The 22-year-old England-born Wasps flyhalf - whose father Mike was capped by Samoa - played for England Under-20's and has featured before in a senior England squad. Jones said the uncapped players had been presented with a great opportunity to put themselves forward for selection when all the other senior players are available. "For this group it's a chance to come into the England environment and really show what they can do," Jones said in an England Rugby statement. "There is a lot of talent in this squad but the challenge for them is to turn talent into performance.

Source: News 24 June 10, 2021 11:26 UTC