• Coach John Mitchell will make a difference, says Ackermann
Eddie Jones is set to name a 35-man squad for England’s autumn training camp in Bristol starting on Sunday. Among those hoping to be involved are Sale’s Chris Ashton, who is suspended, and the uncapped Saracens flanker Michael Rhodes, with Leicester’s fit‑again Manu Tuilagi also awaiting the announcement with interest.
Jones’s main priority is to introduce the squad to their new defence coach, John Mitchell, and focus on the team’s first game of the November series, against South Africa. He will not finalise his preferred autumn squad until 18 October but several individuals will be keen to give the reshuffled management team an early nudge.
Written by Paul Rees and Robert Kitson
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/19/john-mitchell-make-difference-england-johann-ackermann under the title “Chris Ashton hoping to stay with England training camp”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
