Overview
- Head coach Steve Borthwick confirmed a 36-player squad featuring uncapped Greg Fisilau, Vilikesa Sela and Emmanuel Iyogun.
- Tightheads Will Stuart (Achilles) and Asher Opoku-Fordjour (shoulder) are out of the tournament, with loosehead Fin Baxter doubtful after calf surgery.
- Borthwick said the setbacks create opportunities for others and noted England had planned depth charts for the front row.
- England open against Wales at Twickenham on 7 February and finish away to France at the Stade de France on 14 March.
- ITV will broadcast every England match under the new deal, with the BBC showing one game per round.