Marchant returns to England rugby

Joe Marchant landed in Bagshot after three years in France with Stade Francais.

Competing for England’s 13 jersey

Marchant will scrap with Henry Slade and Will Joseph for England’s 13 shirt after his World Cup experience.

Language challenges in training

Marchant learned English rugby by adapting French phrases like ‘J’ai’ to ‘Joe’s’.

“I just styled it out with ‘Joe’s’”

No regrets about France move

Marchant signed for Stade Francais after Eddie Jones said he wouldn’t play for England.

World Cup experience

Marchant started five of seven games at the last World Cup including all knockout matches.

England training squad

Marchant is in England’s 36-man training squad for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Marchant’s future in England

Marchant aims to secure his England spot after returning from France with Sale Sharks.

“We all know the rules. I made my decision to go over there at a time when I was told that I wasn. I wasn’t going to play for England again.”