Feyi-Waboso and Slade retain England elite player squad contracts

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Henry Slade have both been named in England's 25-strong enhanced elite player squad.

England men's head coach Steve Borthwick has today announced the 25 players to have been awarded EPS contracts for the 2025/26 season.

"I'm delighted to continue as part of the EPS group," Slade said.

"It's always a privilege to play in the England shirt and I feel we're building a strong group of players who are playing the type of rugby that our supporters can really enjoy."

The contracts form part of the men's professional game partnership helping to ensure optimal preparation for the England men's team.

The 25 contracted players are drawn from the wider 50-player EPS squad.

"I am pleased to name the players who will receive an enhanced EPS contract this season," said Borthwick.

"These contracts, together with our strong relationship with the Premiership clubs, will continue to play an important role in the ongoing development of England Rugby."

England EPS Contracts:

Fin Baxter (Harlequins)

Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers)

Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks)

Ben Curry (Sale Sharks)

Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)

Elliot Daly (Saracens)

Ben Earl (Saracens)

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs)

George Ford (Sale Sharks)

Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints)

George Furbank (Northampton Saints)

Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)

Jamie George (Saracens)

Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers)

Maro Itjoe (Saracens)

Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby)

George Martin (Leicester Tigers)

Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints)

Henry Pollock (Northampton Saints)

Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks)

Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)

Fin Smith (Northampton Saints)

Marcus Smith (Harlequins)

Will Stuart (Bath Rugby)

Tom Willis (Saracens)