Ojomoh was named as participant of the match on his second cap in opposition to Argentina in November, however has not performed since [Getty Images]
Max Ojomoh might line up alongside midfield rival Benhard Janse van Rensburg in England’s non-cap match in opposition to a France XV in Vannes on Friday night, after he was known as into a 33-strong squad for the fixture.
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However, there isn’t a recall for Ojomoh’s Bath’s colleague Ollie Lawrence, who’s missed as soon as once more.
Lawrence is one in all England’s 25 centrally-contracted gamers and began the autumn win over New Zealand.
However, the 26-year-old, who made a rapid six-month recovery from a torn Achilles tendon at the start of this season, has struggled to recapture his greatest kind since.
His solely look in England’s Six Nations marketing campaign this yr was within the 42-21 defeat by Ireland.
Gloucester’s Seb Atkinson is the opposite specialist centre together with Ojomoh and uncapped South-Africa-born Janse van Rensburg of Bristol Bears.
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Janse van Rensburg, who was initially thought to be captured for the Springboks by a replacement appearance for this under-20 side in 2016, is out there to face a France XV in Vannes as it’s an uncapped match, fairly than a full-blown Test.
He will full the 5 years of residence to be eligible for England at Test stage after the workforce’s Nations Championship opener in opposition to South Africa on 4 July, however in time to play in opposition to Fiji and Argentina on the next two weekends.
Bath’s Ted Hill, who can play in each the second row and again row, is included among the many forwards. The 27-year-old received the latest of his 5 England caps in opposition to the United States in July 2025.
Leicester prop Archie van der Flier, the cousin of Ireland and British and Irish Lions flanker Josh, will get his first style of the senior set-up.
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Saracens teenager Noah Caluori, the Prem’s high try-scorer this season, may very well be in line for a begin, with Adam Radwan, Cadan Murley and Tom Roebuck additionally among the many wing choices.
Northampton and Exeter’s gamers are excluded whereas they put together for Saturday’s Prem last, however Steve Borthwick may have the choice of a heavyweight Leicester second row mixture of George Martin and Ollie Chessum out there to him.
With England considering resting Maro Itoje throughout the summer season, a robust efficiency from the Leicester pair might persuade the coach to go away his skipper behind.
France’s squad for the sport is with out gamers from Top 14 semi-finalists Toulouse, Racing 92, Stade Francais and Montpellier, however Bordeaux Begles centre Nicolas Depoortere, who has not performed since dislocating a shoulder in March, might line up in midfield with membership colleague Yoram Moefana.
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Wing Theo Attisogbe, who has 10 tries in 13 appearances at Test stage, can also be included.
England coaching squad
Forwards: Jamie Blamire (Leicester Tigers), Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers), Tom Curry (Sale Sharks), Theo Dan (Saracens), Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins), Ben Earl (Saracens), Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby), Jamie George (Saracens), Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers), Ted Hill (Bath Rugby), Nick Isiekwe (Saracens), Jack Kenningham (Harlequins), George Kloska (Bristol Bears), George Martin (Leicester Tigers), Beno Obano (Bath Rugby), Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale Sharks), Vilikesa Sela (Bath Rugby), Hugh Tizard (Saracens), Archie van der Flier (Leicester Tigers).
Backs: Charlie Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby), Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby), Noah Caluori (Saracens), George Ford (Sale Sharks), Benhard Janse van Rensburg (Bristol Bears), Cadan Murley (Harlequins), Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby), Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks), Adam Radwan (Leicester Tigers), Harry Randall (Bristol Bears), Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks), Marcus Smith (Harlequins), Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers), Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers).
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Rehabilitation: Arthur Clark (Gloucester Rugby), Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks), Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears), Guy Pepper (Bath Rugby).