Monday Round-Up

Lancaster extends group: England head coach Stuart Lancaster has made nine additions to his training squad ahead of the forthcoming November International Series. After injuries to a multitude of players, including the likes of James Haskell, Luther Burrell, Billy Vunipola and Manu Tuilagi, Lancaster has turned to both some old and some new faces to take his side forward. Among those included, are Exeter Chiefs trio Henry Slade, Dave Ewers and Thomas Waldrom, who replace the aforementioned injured trio. Ewers and Waldrom come in amidst concerns over the fitness of both Vunipola and fellow Saracens back rower Will Fraser, both of whom are showing symptoms of concussion after the weekend's action. Elsewhere, Henry Thomas and Alex Waller come in as front row cover for Davey Wilson and Joe Marler who are nursing calf and thigh injuries respectively. Also included are the likes of Ben Foden, Matt Kvesic, Anthony Watson and Richard Wigglesworth, all of whom will provide cover for those involved in Sunday's European action.