Arundell named in England squad for first Australia test

London Irish’s Henry Arundell has been named in the England replacements for the opening test match against Australia.

Arundell is set to make his senior international debut should he be required from the replacements.

The first test, taking place at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday 2 July (11am kick-off BST), is the first of a three-match series between Australia and England.

Australia v England is live on Sky Sports Main Event with coverage from 10.15am BST.
The teams will then travel to Brisbane for the second Test (Saturday 9 July, 11am BST KO) and then Sydney for the final game (Saturday 16 July, 11am BST KO).

Congratulations Henry and good luck!

England squad:

15 Freddie Steward
14 Jack Nowell
13 Joe Marchant
12 Owen Farrell
11 Joe Cokanasiga
10 Marcus Smith
9 Danny Care

1 Ellis Genge
2 Jamie George
3 Will Stuart
4 Maro Itoje
5 Jonny Hill
6 Courtney Lawes
7 Tom Curry
8 Billy Vunipola

Replacements:
16 Luke Cowan-Dickie
17 Mako Vunipola
18 Joe Heyes
19 Ollie Chessum
20 Lewis Ludlam
21 Jack van Poortvliet
22 Guy Porter
23 Henry Arundell