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Cipriani included in England squad

Cipriani is part of a 26-man squad which also features uncapped playersd players Charlie Ewels, Teimana Harrison, Kyle Sinckler, Tommy Taylor, Ollie Devoto, Mike Haley, Alex Lewington and Micky Young. The squad who will train at Brighton College from May 17-19.

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Cipriani is widely regarded as one of the most talented English backs of his generation, yet he failed to be selected for England's squad at last year's World Cup – amid a training ground row with then attacking skills coach Mike Catt.

He also played no part in England's Six Nations Grand Slam success this season under Jones.

"The Brighton training camp is a good opportunity for England to get together and train hard ahead of the Wales game and summer tour," said Jones.

"While we will be without those players involved in the Premiership semifinals it's crucial that we spend as much time together as possible."

Cipriani included in England squadEngland face Wales on May 29 before a three-match tour series against Australia.

"We have an important game at Twickenham at the end of the month and then a challenging tour to Australia," he added. "It's a challenge that really excites us and we’re looking forward to starting out preparation.

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"There's lots of hard work to be done if we are going to play with the intensity needed to beat Southern Hemisphere teams.

"We know the speed of the game in Australia will be considerably higher than the Six Nations, so this short camp, as well as the preparation time ahead of Wales, is going to be vital to our progression.

"Tour places are still up for grabs and I expect the players in this camp, as well as those involved in the play-offs, to continue to make their case for selection."

The squad is minus the inclusion of players from Saracens, Exeter Chiefs, Wasps and Leicester Tigers who are all involved in the Premiership play-offs.

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England squad:

Forwards: Dave Attwood (Bath), Kieran Brookes (Northampton Saints), Jack Clifford (Harlequins), Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby), Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints), Teimana Harrison (Northampton Saints), Paul Hill (Northampton Saints), Matt Kvesic (Gloucester), Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints), Joe Marler (Harlequins), Chris Robshaw (Harlequins), Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins), Tommy Taylor (Sale Sharks). 

Backs: Mike Brown (Harlequins), Luther Burrell (Northampton Saints), Danny Care (Harlequins), Danny Cipriani (Sale Sharks), Ollie Devoto (Bath), George Ford (Bath), Jonathan Joseph (Bath), Mike Haley (Sale Sharks), Alex Lewington (London Irish), Semesa Rokoduguni (Bath), Anthony Watson (Bath), Marland Yarde (Harlequins), Micky Young (Newcastle Falcons). 

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