# Joe Marchant ready to fight for England spot after Sale Sharks return

> Joe Marchant aims to reclaim England’s 13 jersey after returning from France.
- Title: Joe Marchant ready to fight for England spot after Sale…
- Summary: Joe Marchant aims to reclaim England’s 13 jersey after returning from France. Joe Marchant is competing for England’s 13 jersey after returning from three…
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- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/496358/marchant-ready-to-fight-for-his-place
- Author: Adam Hathaway
- Published: 2026-11-01T04:01:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: joe marchant, sale sharks, england, rugby, world cup, top 14, stade francais, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Joe Marchant is competing for England’s 13 jersey after returning from three years in France with Sale Sharks.