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Stuart Lancaster adds Alex Waller to England squad

Northampton Saints prop Alex Waller is among the players added to England's squad for their summer tour of New Zealand.

Stuart Lancaster has announced that Alex Waller is among 16 players added to England's squad for their summer tour of New Zealand.

The Northampton Saints prop scored the match-winning try in extra time during the Aviva Premiership final at the weekend.

The head coach told Sky Sports News: "We are looking forward to the guys flying in and adding to the group. We watched the Premiership final and the England XV game against the Barbarians and are pleased with how the players performed and came through.

"There are no major injuries which would prevent anyone flying and, with four big games to come, we are confident there will be opportunities for everyone on the tour.

"It is great to be able to work with a wider group and we feel that the younger players will really benefit from the experience of coming to New Zealand, understanding the culture and challenging themselves in this the most competitive of environments."

Waller and the other additional players will not be available for the first Test, which takes place on Saturday.

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