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2mo ago

England's George Martin Out for Remainder of Six Nations with Injuries

The 23-year-old lock is sidelined due to knee and shoulder issues, leaving England third in the standings with two matches remaining.

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Ireland v England - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - February 1, 2025 England's George Martin during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo
England lock George Martin is out of the rest of the Six Nations
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Overview

  • George Martin, England's 23-year-old lock, has been ruled out of the final two Six Nations matches due to knee and shoulder injuries.
  • Martin started in England's opening loss to Ireland and their victory over France but missed the recent win against Scotland due to fitness concerns.
  • England's skills coach Kevin Sinfield confirmed that Martin's shoulder injury is the primary reason for his unavailability, though his knee has also been a lingering issue.
  • The team currently sits third in the Six Nations standings, four points behind leaders Ireland, with games against Italy and Wales remaining.
  • Sinfield praised Martin's aggressive and physical style of play, noting his defensive contributions and potential for growth despite the setback.