England last faced the US in the World Cup in Japan in 2019, coming out 45-7 victors.
An England ‘A’ side will take on Scotland ‘A’ at Welford Road on June 27.
Jones said: “The summer series will give us the chance to look at a lot of players and see how they step up, and it’s an important part of our World Cup preparation.
“For younger players, it’s a chance to show what they can do at international level and how they are in the team environment.
“There aren’t too many opportunities to lead at international level, so for the more experienced players it’s a chance to take further leadership roles and grow their game in that area.”
Junction of Asquith Way and Aberdale Road to be closed for Covid-delayed repairs
Potholes and cracks are to be fixed
The junction of Asquith Way and Aberdale Road will be closed
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); I just hope that the players who have high hopes of making the team make it onto the tour
Jared Payne is hopeful some of his Ulster players will follow in his footsteps and tour with the Lions. By Adam McKendry Wednesday 5 May 2021, 9:18 AM 6 hours ago 6,395 Views 8 Comments
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Image: James Crombie/INPHO
AS A FORMER British and Irish Lion himself, Ulster assistant coach Jared Payne hopes that the province’s current crop of hopefuls will be receiving good news tomorrow when this year’s squad is announced.
Warren Gatland is set to name his 38-man squad for the tour to South Africa tomorrow and there are several Ulster players who would be considered as being in the mix to get the call.
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Kieran Hardy, Sam Simmonds and Simon Zebo are among the outsiders hoping to be named in Warren Gatland s squad
A 23-year-old Martin Johnson made his British and Irish Lions debut after only one England cap.
Jeremy Guscott s first Test try came in Lions red rather than England white.
Keith Earls was just 21, with two Ireland caps to his name, when he toured South Africa in 2009, while league converts John Bentley and Jason Robinson came from left field to light up Lions tours in 1997 and 2001 respectively.
Twickenham to host European finals with crowds of up to 10,000 people
Meanwhile, EPCR confirmed that 24 teams will take part in next season’s Champions Cup. By Murray Kinsella Friday 30 Apr 2021, 10:20 AM 11 hours ago 4,909 Views 11 Comments
Twickenham will welcome up to 10,000 people.
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Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO
EPCR AND THE RFU have confirmed that Twickenham Stadium in London will host the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals on 21 and 22 May.
Crowds of up to 10,000 people will be permitted to attend each of the games next month, which Irish provinces Leinster and Ulster hope to be involved in.