Cipriani out of England squad as Ashton, Tuilagi included

London: Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has been left out of the England squad for this month’s training camp in Bristol, while Chris Ashton and Manu Tuilagi were included on the 36-player list, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Thursday.

Cipriani was convicted of common assault and resisting arrest, and fined a total of 4,000 pounds following an incident outside a nightclub during Gloucester’s pre-season tour in Jersey last month.

Leicester Tigers centre Tuilagi was recalled for the September 23-25 camp, having last played for his country during the 2016 Six Nations.

“It’s the first time in the three years I’ve been in England that Manu’s been fit,” England head coach Eddie Jones told the RFU website.

“He’s put together a series of games and we’re looking forward to him continuing on that run. He’s got the opportunity to come in and show us what he’s got.” England play South Africa, New Zealand, Japan and Australia at Twickenham in November.

— Reuters