Friday 15 October 2010

Samoa in the autumn


Martin Johnson will have to fight for the English clubs' players based in France, he seems to gather his team's autumn internationals.

England head coach has asked his 32-man squad involved in a training camp in October 1924 before the first autumn international against New Zealand 6 November.

However, Jonny Wilkinson, who plays for Toulon, and Tom Palmer and James Haskell at Stade Francais, is likely to demand both a great team and important games over the weekend of October 20 day.

Stade president Max Guazzini told the Times: "I have spoken to Martin Johnson and asked him if he would give us the Palmer and Haskell back to camp for a couple of days, so that they can play a game on October 30.

"He said no. This communication has been closed. Players were told they must ensure their participation throughout the camp on Friday or they do not take into account the selection of England."

All players have their contracts by the English acquainted with them before the Test matches.

England also take in Australia, South Africa and Samoa in the autumn