Eddie Jones reflects on Brad Shields and other England squad selections

England's 34-man squad to tour South Africa was named today, with New Zealander Brad Shields making the cut after he was cleared to be released by the New Zealand Rugby Union. Shields has never played rugby in the UK but has English parents. Selecting a squad for the upcoming three-Test series against the Springboks has been a challenge for Jones, who is without the services of usual skipper Dylan Hartley due to concussion. In his absence, Owen Farrell will skipper the squad. Amongst seven new players for the tour, Ben Earl (Saracens), Jonny Hill (Exeter Chiefs), Dan Robson (Wasps), Shields …

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