England Rugby Faces Selection Challenges Ahead of Six Nations Opener

Key injuries and fitness updates leave head coach Steve Borthwick with tough decisions as England prepares to face Ireland on February 1.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is confirmed to miss the entire Six Nations after undergoing shoulder surgery, leaving a vacancy on the wing.
Ollie Sleightholme, last season's Premiership top try scorer, is recovering from a hamstring issue but is expected to be fit in time for the tournament.
Ollie Chessum, sidelined since October with a knee injury, is progressing well and could feature in England's starting lineup at blind-side flanker or lock if fully fit.
Tom Roebuck and Cadan Murley are among the contenders to replace Feyi-Waboso, while Freddie Steward is a strong candidate to step in at full-back due to George Furbank's broken arm.
Head coach Steve Borthwick will announce England's Six Nations squad on January 14, balancing fitness concerns and positional depth for the opener against Ireland.