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'Things can change quickly' - Dingwall on England omission

Northampton Saints captain Fraser Dingwall has addressed being left out of England's recent selections, acknowledging a substantial sting while maintaining that his international ambitions remain alive. The 27-year-old previously held the primary inside centre role during an autumn stretch featuring a triumph against New Zealand, and he was named in Steve Borthwick's starting lineup for the opening three rounds of the 2026 Six Nations.

That tournament turned historic for the wrong reasons as England endured four losses across five outings, their poorest showing ever. Dingwall subsequently missed the cut for both the July Nations Championship Tests—which featured a reverse against world champions South Africa alongside wins over Fiji and Argentina—and the upcoming 36-player autumn preparation group, even after contributing to Northampton's domestic league title.

Speaking to BBC Radio Northampton, Dingwall explained that he keeps in touch with head coach Borthwick and understands why adjustments were introduced. He conceded that his own displays suffered during the squad's collective downturn in the Six Nations, noting that the coach had hoped to see him get more match minutes during the late stages of the previous campaign before picking him again.

Accepting that sporting fortunes can reverse rapidly, the back recognizes that fresh options were required and is biding his time for another opportunity.