Overview
- Steve Borthwick’s training group includes three uncapped players: Greg Fisilau, Vilikesa (Billy) Sela and Emmanuel (Manny) Iyogun, with 33-year-old Trevor Davison recalled for front-row cover.
- Will Stuart and Asher Opoku-Fordjour are ruled out of the championship, while Fin Baxter, Fin Smith, Ollie Lawrence, Tom Roebuck and Ben Curry will travel as a rehabilitation group.
- Maro Itoje captains a largely settled squad that assembles in Girona next week before opening against Wales at Twickenham on February 7.
- Borthwick acknowledged the prop situation as “unfortunate and disruptive” but said England will attack the tournament after an 11‑match winning run and a first title since 2020 in their sights.
- England are eyeing the March 14 trip to France as a possible decider, Joe Heyes is the only established tighthead in camp, and teenager Noah Caluori will feature for the Under-20s this window.