Louis Lynagh called up to England squad

Harlequins wing Louis Lynagh has been called up to England’s squad for their Autumn Nations Series campaign which gets underway against Tonga at Twickenham on Saturday.

The 20-year-old, who is the son of former Wallabies fly-half Michael Lynagh, was part of a 45-man training squad which was announced last month but was dropped when England head coach Eddie Jones reduced the group to 34 players.

Wallaby interest

His latest inclusion comes after Australia also put out feelers about securing his national allegiance and Lynagh is also eligible to play for Italy.

Harry Randall’s prospects of adding to the two caps he won in July appear remote after being forced to withdraw from the squad because of a hip flexor injury with fellow rookie Alex Mitchell taking his place.