Eddie Jones names squad for the autumn internationals

Everything Jones said in his press conference

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Danny Cipriani has been overlooked for England's autumn series squad to put a significant dent in his hopes of being involved in the 2019 World Cup

Cipriani has made a strong start to the season at Gloucester and was named Gallagher Premiership player of the month for September, yet is missing from the 36-man group named for Tests against South Africa, New Zealand, Japan and Australia.

The 30-year-old playmaker started England's most recent game against South Africa in June and set-up the pivotal try for Jonny May but having been watched by Eddie Jones four times this season, he has been left out.

Owen Farrell and George Ford are present as the recognised fly-halves, although Henry Slade and Alex Lozowski provide cover in the position.

Here's everything Jones said when explaining his selection:

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[18 October 2018 09:05 · Jack de Menezes]

Good morning and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of England's latest squad announcement, with Eddie Jones set to name his side for the autumn internationals as they take on South Africa, New Zealand, Japan and Australia.

[18 October 2018 09:28 · Jack de Menezes]

Hold the press, the team is in and there's big news to bring you...

[18 October 2018 09:30 · Jack de Menezes]

BREAKINGDanny Cipriani has been left out of the England squad, leaving his 2019 Rugby World Cup dreams hanging by a thread.

There is also no space for Dave Attwood and Alex Goode, who have been in sparkling form in the Premiership this season, as Jones leaves out the form players of the domestic campaign.

[18 October 2018 09:34 · Jack de Menezes]

England squad in fullFront row: Ben Moon, Alec Hepburn, Dylan Hartley, Jamie George, Harry Williams, Kyle Sinckler, Nick Schonert

Second row: Maro Itoje, George Kruis, Courtney Lawes, Elliot Stooke

Back row: Brad Shields, Tom Curry, Zach Mercer, Ben Morgan, Michael Rhodes, Sam Underhill, Mark Williams, Charlie Ewels, Ted Hill*

Scrum halves: Danny Care, Ben Youngs, Richard Wigglesworth

Fly halves: Owen Farrell, George Ford

Centres: Henry Slade, Ben Te'o, Manu Tuilagi, Alex Lozowski

Back three: Elliot Daly, Jack Nowell, Joe Cokanasiga, Mike Brown, Nathan Earle, Jonny May, Chris Ashton

[18 October 2018 09:45 · Jack de Menezes]

Unavailable for selection

Jack Clifford (Harlequins)

Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)

Nathan Hughes (Wasps)

Nick Isiekwe (Saracens)

Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby)

Joe Launchbury (Wasps)

Chris Robshaw (Harlequins)

Dan Robson (Wasps)

Billy Vunipola (Saracens)

Mako Vunipola (Saracens)

Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby)

[18 October 2018 09:46 · Jack de Menezes]

The unavailable section makes particularly interesting reading, given that the likes of Sam Simmonds, Beno Obano and Matt Mullan are not included, suggesting they were never in Jones' thinking in the first place.

[18 October 2018 09:47 · Jack de Menezes]

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[18 October 2018 09:49 · Jack de Menezes]

What Jones said:

“I’m really happy with this squad,” said Jones. “We can only control what we control and injuries have happened. It gives an opportunity for some good new players to play some importance Tests for England while players who have been in the squad before will have to take on more responsibility.”

We'll be hearing from the England head coach in under 10 minutes...

[18 October 2018 09:56 · Jack de Menezes]

There's also the surprising announcement that Dylan Hartley and Owen Farrell will be co-captains, which Jones has named for the first time.

Previously in there absence he has named Chris Robshaw and George Ford as co-captains - for the tour of Argentina and the games against the Barbarians - but this is the first time that the close friends will share the captaincy duties.

[18 October 2018 09:59 · Jack de Menezes]

Eddie Jones is here...