NEWLYN’S Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs), and another former Cornish Pirate Dave Ward (Harlequins), have both been named in the England squad for the four-match tour of New Zealand next month.
The uncapped hookers are in a party of 30 players who have flown to Auckland and will be available for the first Test at Eden Park on Saturday, June 7.
A further group will leave next Monday, June 2 following the Aviva Premiership final between Saracens and Northampton Saints on Saturday and the England XV v Barbarians match at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday June 1.
These players will be named on the morning of Monday, June 2 following an assessment of both games.
England head coach Stuart Lancaster said: “We are excited about the squad we are taking to New Zealand and, while there continues to be challenges in selection, we will be well and truly ready for the first Test.
“It has a been good few days training and great to be able to work with a larger group of players in the lead up to the Barbarians game and the tour.”
Newlyn’s Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs) missed out on the tour after opting to have surgery on a knee injury this summer.
Nowell came third in the LV=Young Player of the Year 2014. Winner was George Ford of Bath.
Tour schedule
Saturday, June 7: 1st Test – Eden Park, Auckland (8.35am, Sky).
Saturday, June 14: 2nd Test – Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin (8.35am, Sky).
Tuesday, June 17: Crusaders – AMI (Addington) Stadium, Christchurch (8.35am, Sky).
Saturday, June 21: 3rd Test – Waikato Stadium, Hamilton.
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