Bracken misses out on the England call!

By Michael Smith
October 31 2002

Saracens have faired quite lightly as England prepare for the Investec Challenge series against the BIG 3, namely New Zealand (Nov 9th), Austrailia (Nov 16th) and South Africa (Nov 23rd).

The Men in Black will certainly benefit from Clive Woodward's decision to reject Kyran Bracken from the number 9 shirt, although Sarries will certainly have to play without the services of Richard Hill and possibly big Ben Johnston.

England squad:

Forwards: Neil Back (Leicester), Lawrence Dallaglio (Wasps), James Forrester (Gloucester), Danny Grewcock (Bath), Richard Hill (Saracens), Martin Johnson (Leicester, capt), Ben Kay (Leicester), Jason Leonard (Harlequins), Lewis Moody (Leicester), Mark Regan (Leeds), Graham Rowntree (Leicester), Simon Shaw (Wasps), Steve Thompson (Northampton), Phil Vickery (Gloucester), Dorian West (Leicester), Trevor Woodman (Gloucester),

 

Backs: Mike Catt (Bath), Phil Christophers (Bristol), Ben Cohen (Northampton), Matt Dawson (Northampton), Marcel Garvey (Gloucester), Andy Gomarsall (Gloucester), Will Greenwood (Harlequins), Austin Healey (Leicester), Ben Johnston (Saracens), Jason Robinson (Sale), James Simpson-Daniel (Gloucester), Tim Stimpson (Leicester), Mike Tindall (Bath), Jonny Wilkinson (Newcastle)