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England Six Nations worries grow with George ruled out of first two games

England’s best-laid plans for the 2025 Six Nations have been disrupted by fresh injuries which have forced Steve Borthwick to call up five new players to his squad

The Guardian - UK

Vice-captain Jamie George heads England withdrawals for Six Nations opener

Influential scrum-half Alex Mitchell is a doubt for the opener against Ireland on February 1.

The Independent UK

England lose Jamie George for Six Nations opener as injuries mount before Ireland clash

Alex Mitchell is also doubtful for Dublin trip, with Alex Coles, Jack van Poortvliet and Alex Dombrandt all ruled out

Evening Standard

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Jamie George set to miss England’s Six Nations opener in major blow for Steve Borthwick

Scrum half Alex Mitchell is also a doubt for the opening clash at the Aviva Stadium

The Independent UK

England hooker Jamie George ruled out of Six Nations opener against Ireland

The Saracens player suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Jamie George suffers injury scare to compound miserable week for former England captain

George was replaced as England skipper by club team-mate Maro Itoje earlier this week

The Independent UK

Jamie George a Six Nations doubt as Saracens fall to Castres

Jamie George is a doubt for England’s Six Nations opener after limping out of Saracens’ 32-24 defeat by Castres with a hamstring injury

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Maro Itoje’s promotion an admission of England’s urgent need for fresh impetus

The captaincy is due reward for a fine player – but for Steve Borthwick, it comes with one or two risks attached

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future

Appointed England captain ahead of a vital Six Nations, Itoje looks set to lead Steve Borthwick’s side through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations campaign

Saracens hooker demoted to vice skipper alongside Ellis Genge

Evening Standard

Maro Itoje named new England captain ahead of Six Nations as squad revealed

Itoje assumes the captaincy from Saracens teammate Jamie George before a vital campaign for Steve Borthwick’s side

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations

George has been in charge since the 2023 World Cup but is demoted to vice-skipper alongside Ellis Genge.

The Independent UK

Borthwick backs ‘world-class’ Itoje as England captain after stripping George

Maro Itoje will lead England into the Six Nations after Steve Borthwick made the radical decision to ditch a ‘disappointed’ Jamie George as captain

The Guardian - UK

Joe Marler to lead talks with RFU and clubs over England player welfare

Former England international has been appointed as performance director for Team England Rugby and will represent Test players

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Tom Willis sends message to Borthwick as Saracens sweep Bulls aside

Saracens began their Champions Cup campaign impressively with a 27-5 win over Bulls

The Independent UK

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia

The final international action before the squad is named is over - who will Andy Farrell be picking to head Down Under?

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick’s new England are stuck in a time warp with few signs of change

Morale-boosting win over Japan cannot conceal issues facing a coach who could be running out of time

The Guardian - UK

England 59-14 Japan: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Jamie George scored two tries while Tommy Freeman and Ollie Lawrence also impressed in welcome victory

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The Independent UK

England end losing run with nine-try thrashing of Eddie Jones’ Japan

England went into the clash having lost their last five matches.

Evening Standard

England 59-14 Japan: Respite for Steve Borthwick as Eddie Jones' inexperienced Brave Blossoms blown away

England ended five-match losing run in comprehensive fashion

The Guardian - UK

England demolish Japan in Autumn Nations farewell to end losing streak

Steve Borthwick’s side ended their disappointing calendar year with a win over Japan after going five games without victory

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Japan: Ollie Sleightholme a big positive with Marcus Smith classy again

England enjoyed a more routine afternoon with a nine-try win over Japan

The Independent UK

Impressive England put Japan to the sword but frustrating autumn ends with another missed opportunity

England 59-14 Japan: A full-strength England ran in nine tries to close a difficult November with a much-needed win

The Independent UK

Jamie George warns England to prepare for unexpected from Eddie Jones

England are overwhelming favourites to end their five-Test losing run.

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George expects England fans to give Eddie Jones ‘respect he deserves’

The captain says England’s former head coach ‘did brilliant things’ while in charge despite Danny Care’s claims against the Australian

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