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Lam explains the situation

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November 08, 2025

PAT Lam has revealed why Bristol Bears second row Joe Batley will not captain England A against an All Blacks XV today - having initially been announced as the team skipper, writes John Evely.

- John Evely

Batley’s attempts to pull on the Red Rose over the last year have come with a series of challenges, arriving at international camp last Autumn with a broken leg from the Bears’ 10-10 draw against Australia A the week before, while a toe injury in January ruled the 29-year-old out of the clash with Ireland A, and a knee injury in the Gallagher Prem semifinal defeat to Bath sidel

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PAT Lam has revealed why Bristol Bears second row Joe Batley will not captain England A against an All Blacks XV today - having initially been announced as the team skipper, writes John Evely.

time to read

1 min

November 08, 2025

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