England’s new captain Maro Itoje insisted that “injuries present opportunities” after a raft of players were ruled out of next week’s Six Nations opener in Ireland. Five players were dropped from Steve Borthwick’s squad on Tuesday: Alex Coles (Northampton Saints),

Steve Borthwick has been forced into a drastic reshuffle of his Six Nations squad after Jamie George was ruled out of the opening two rounds, the former captain among four players to withdraw from the England squad.

Uncapped Northampton Saints back row Henry Pollock is one of five players called up by England boss Steve Borthwick as the side faces a growing injury crisis ahead of the Six Nations.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has been forced to call up five players after his Six Nations squad was rocked by injury on a damaging weekend of club rugby.

England's rugby squad faces significant challenges as they prepare for the Six Nations opener against Ireland. Key players like Jamie George and Alex Mitchell are sidelined due to injuries. Coach Steve Borthwick is forced to make crucial decisions,