# Hendy adds weight for England call-up

> George Hendy gains muscle to boost England selection chances.
- Title: Hendy adds weight for England call-up · The Rugby Paper
- Summary: George Hendy gains muscle to boost England selection chances. Northampton Saints star George Hendy added weight to improve England call-up prospects.
- Keywords: northampton saints, george hendy, england, steve borthwick, nations championship, rugby, The Rugby Paper
- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/495774/hendy-adding-beef-to-england-chances
- Author: Adam Hathaway
- Published: 2026-10-25T04:03:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: northampton saints, george hendy, england, steve borthwick, nations championship, rugby, sports
## Hendy gains weight
George Hendy added weight to improve England call-up prospects.
## Hendy tips scales at 100kg
Hendy now tips the scales at 100kg (15st 10lbs), four kilos more than last campaign.
## Borthwick names training squad
National head coach Steve Borthwick will name a training squad today ahead of November Nations Championship games.
## Hendy targets England selection
Hendy would not be a million miles off that group as he continues to impress.
## Key takeaway

Northampton Saints star George Hendy added weight to improve England call-up prospects.