England recalls Joe Marchant and Will Joseph amid injury concerns

Joe Marchant and Will Joseph have been recalled to the England rugby squad ahead of the Nations Championship as head coach Steve Borthwick navigates several injury issues in the backline. Marchant returns after playing for Stade Francais and rejoining Sale. Joseph has been in strong form with Gloucester and aims for his first cap since 2022. Notable absences from the squad include Benhard Janse van Rensburg due to a head injury and Seb Atkinson, who will rehabilitate. A two-day training camp at Pennyhill Park begins on Sunday, leading up to matches against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand in November. The 36-man squad will return to their clubs for one round of Premiership fixtures before the Championship resumes.

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