England Rugby World Cup squad announcement LIVE: Eddie Jones names final team for Japan 2019

Follow the latest updates from Bristol where England head coach Jones will explain his final 31-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup

Eddie Jones launches attack on World Rugby after England beat Wales

Follow the latest updates live from England’s Rugby World Cup squad announcement as Eddie Jones names his final 31-man squad for Japan 2019.

The England head coach has made a number of bold decisions, including Piers Francis at the expense of the dropped Ben Te'o and naming Ruaridh McConnochie, Willi Heinz, Lewis Ludlam and Jack Singleton in the side despite the quartet having just three caps between them - all of them from the victory over Wales yesterday.

Owen Farrell is confirmed as the World Cup captain in a squad that features 17 forwards and 14 backs, with Harry Williams, Ben Spencer, Brad Shields and Danny Cipriani also omitted. Follow the live news below.

What time does it start?

The England squad announcement will be made at 1pm.

When will Eddie Jones speak?

The England head coach will face the media at 3pm to explain his selection decisions.

Key Points

• Eddie Jones names 31-man England squad
• Ben Te'o and Mike Brown left out after training ground altercation
• Piers Francis, Lewis Ludlam and Ruaridh McConnochie included

[12 August 2019 15:10 · Jack de Menezes]

Squad changes:

EJ: Under the jurisdiction of the rules we can only bring players in for injuries.

[12 August 2019 15:12 · Jack de Menezes]

Tom Curry:

EJ: Curry has brushed up pretty well today. We think it's going to be a couple of weeks.

Jack Nowell:

EJ: Little setback a couple of weeks ago but we believe he will be fine for the World Cup.

Henry Slade:

EJ: Slade is a 2/3 week injury.

Sam Underhill:

EJ: Underhill could be back for the Ireland game.