England name a 42-man training squad under head coach Steve Borthwick ahead of Tests against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina, including residency-qualified Benhard Janse van Rensburg for the first time with potential summer international appearances.

Several high-profile Lions players may be rested for the summer schedule to manage fatigue ahead of next year’s World Cup, including captain Maro Itoje and others such as Tom Curry, Ellis Genge, Ben Earl, Ollie Chessum, and Tommy Freeman.

The opener against South Africa in Johannesburg on July 4 is viewed as too soon for Janse van Rensburg’s first cap, but he could feature in the July 11 Fiji and July 18 Argentina Tests.

George Martin returns from a long-term shoulder injury to rejoin the squad, and Kepu Tuipulotu from Bath strengthens front-row options as Luke Cowan-Dickie remains out with a broken wrist.

Noah Caluori, the Premiership’s top scorer for 2025-26, is included, signaling a potential Test debut next month.

The squad also highlights front-row options with Kepu Tuipulotu and the return of George Martin alongside Caluori’s inclusion.

Janse van Rensburg, a Pretoria-born centre who moved from London Irish to Bristol in recent seasons, is singled out for his powerful carrying and creative play that attracted Borthwick.

The 29-year-old Janse van Rensburg joined London Irish in 2021 after spells at Bristol, and his blend of power and creativity impressed England’s coaching staff.

Van Rensburg’s South African roots include a brief 2016 U20 appearance, but World Rugby’s exemption means his current England path remains open via residency.

Context notes indicate some senior players are unavailable due to injury or rehab, in line with England’s strategy of selective rest ahead of major tournaments.

Ollie Lawrence, Max Ojomoh, and Henry Arundell miss the Surrey camp, while rookies Charlie Bracken and Archie McParland join to bolster scrum-half depth alongside Noah Caluori, who could debut.

The squad expands scrum-half options with five players, including Bracken, McParland, Caluori, reinforcing fresh talent from Saracens and Northampton.