Danny Cipriani named in England training squad for New Zealand tour

Danny Cipriani has returned to the England fold for the first time since 2008 after being named in the side's training squad for the upcoming tour to New Zealand.

Head coach Stuart Lancaster revealed this week that the Sale Sharks fly-half has impressed enough to be considered for international duty.

Ten uncapped players have been included in the setup, with Exeter's Luke Cowan-Dickie, Sam Hill, Dave Ewers and Henry Slade being named.

More players from clubs competing in the Premiership playoff semi-finals will be added to the squad.

England training squad:

Kieran Brookes (Newcastle Falcons), Freddie Burns (Gloucester Rugby), Danny Cipriani (Sale Sharks), Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs), Dave Ewers (Exeter Chiefs), Sam Hill (Exeter Chiefs), Tom Johnson (Exeter Chiefs), Matt Kvesic (Gloucester Rugby), Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby), Ben Morgan (Gloucester Rugby), Michael Paterson (Sale Sharks), Chris Pennell (Worcester Warriors), Dan Robson (Gloucester Rugby), Charlie Sharples (Gloucester Rugby), Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Tommy Taylor (Sale Sharks), Henry Thomas (Sale Sharks), Henry Trinder (Gloucester Rugby), Billy Twelvetrees (Gloucester Rugby), Marland Yarde (London Irish)