BATH lock Dave Attwood and centre Kyle Eastmond are among six new faces in England's senior elite player squad.
The duo join clubmates David Wilson in the 33 announced by head coach Stuart Lancaster Flanker Matt Kvesic, number eight Billy Vunipola, and wings Christian Wade and Marland Yarde are the other new faces, while Saracens wing Chris Ashton and Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley have retained their places.
Lancaster said: “Kyle Eastmond showed his potential and by including him in the squad we get a chance to work with him some more as we build towards the autumn.
“Up front, David Attwood adds a physical presence to the second row.’’
Bath’s new signing from London Irish Jonathan Joseph has dropped down to the 32-strong Saxons squad, where he joins hooker Rob Webber and new fly-half George Ford.
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