looking forward to the ireland game with england even if it wont be as competitive as would hope, purely for it being at thomond park, a full house to watch against england would only be good for the game especially considering the world cup game there next year

Absolutely nothing on main BBC Sport web page about today's England squad announcement. 'Prince Harry runs with Usain Bolt' & 'Team GB given handshake guidance' make front page though. Even Gudni Bergsson deemed more important.

rangi chase is going to feel like a bit of an idiot in this exiles game

and am I the only one who'd like to see England Knights given a go in this international series with Wales/France etc?? Would be good to see them against England imo

The only way to change that is by winning the WC in 2013.

The Knights are playing in the Alitalia Cup at the end of the season, (Scotland, Ireland and Italy).

Just spotted as well that Lee Mossop has rightfully got a call up to the England Elite squad. Fully deserved.