England Faces Midfield Dilemma Ahead of Six Nations Clash with Wales

Ollie Lawrence's injury leaves England exploring unconventional options for Saturday's must-win match in Cardiff.

England head coach Steve Borthwick must replace Ollie Lawrence, who suffered an Achilles injury during the win over Italy, for the upcoming Six Nations match against Wales.
Ben Earl, traditionally an open-side flanker, is being considered as a potential inside centre option, though Borthwick has expressed concerns over his set-piece defensive positioning.
Other candidates include Fraser Dingwall, Henry Slade, Elliot Daly, and uncapped players Oscar Beard and Max Ojomoh, though each comes with trade-offs in experience or physicality.
Tommy Freeman, a standout winger with four tries this Six Nations, has been discussed as a possible outside centre but may remain on the wing due to his aerial strengths.
England needs a four-try victory against Wales to keep their slim Six Nations title hopes alive, adding pressure to finalize an effective midfield combination.