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Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith will feature in Borthwick’s side, with Billy Vunipola absent
England manager Steve Borthwick has named Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith to his Six Nations squad, with the absences of Billy Vunipola, Jack Noel and Johnny May.
Farrell would once again lead the team, with the new England manager placing his faith in the veteran as Eddie Jones had done before.
Courtney Lawes is back in the lineup after injury and there are also returns from Dan Cole, Ben Curry, Alex Dombrandt and Nick Ezekwe, as well as backers Elliott Daly, Dan Kelly, Max Mallins and Joe Marchant.
Oli Chess (Leicester Tigers, 5 caps), Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 95 caps), Ben Curry (Seal Sharks, 1 cap), Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 9 caps), Ben Earle (Saracens, 13 caps) ), Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears, 43 caps), Jimmy George (Sarassens, 72 caps), Joe Hayes (Leicester Tigers, 7 caps), Johnny Hill (Sal Sharks, 19 caps), Nick Ezekwe (Sarassens, 8 caps), Maru Itogi (Sarassens). , 62 caps), Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 96 caps), Louis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 14 caps), George McGuigan (Gloucester rugby, capped), Bevan Rudd (Sal Sharks, 2 caps), Sam Symonds (Exeter Chiefs, 18 caps, Kyle Sinclar (Bristol Bears, 56 caps), Mako Vunipola (Sarassens, 74 caps), Jack Walker (Harlequins, no cap), Jack Willis (Toulouse, 6 caps).
Elliot Daly (Arabs, 57 caps), Owen Farrell (Saracens, 101 caps), Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints, 3 caps), Ole Hassell Collins (London Irishman, no cap), Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap) Max. Mallins (Sarassens, 14 caps), Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 13 caps), Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, 1 cap), Kadan Morley (Harlequins, no cap), Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 52 caps), Finn Smith (Northampton Saints). , without cap), Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 17 caps), Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 17 caps), Manu Tuilagi (Silas Sharks, 50 caps), Jack van Portvliet (Leicester Tigers, 7 caps), Ben Youngs (Leicester Tiger, 121 capsules)
The veteran Pro Cole’s last game was the World Cup final loss to South Africa in 2019, but his consistent form at Leicester, where he coached Borthwick until he replaced Jones in England last month, has brought the 35-year-old back.
Borthwick also had a call-up to Northampton Saints’ Vin Smith, one of five players not to feature in the squad along with Ole Hassell-Collins, George McGuigan, Cadan Morley and Jack Walker.
Sky Sports’ James Cole says the omission of Billy Vunipola, Jack Noel and Johnny May is evidence that Steve Borthwick is looking to put his stamp on the England squad.
Sky Sports’ James Cole says the omission of Billy Vunipola, Jack Noel and Johnny May is evidence that Steve Borthwick is looking to put his stamp on the England squad.
England begin their Six Nations campaign at home to Scotland on Saturday 4 February, before returning to Twickenham the following weekend to face Italy (Sunday 12 February).
The Borthwick team then visit Wales (Saturday 25 February) and host France (Saturday 11 March) before closing the competition with a trip to Ireland (Saturday 18 March).
Borthwick said: “This is an exciting team, with a mixture of Six Nations Championship experience and young talent, featuring players of excellent Premier League form.
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“We are all looking forward to meeting the challenges of the Six Nations, and we will approach this great tournament with a spirit of courage and total commitment.
“I know the players can’t wait to get back at Twickenham and give our fans a performance they can be proud of.
The hard work of the Scotland game starts now.
“When we met the players we felt the pain of the tests in the autumn but also the determination and excitement to work. Every game counts when you play England and we have 19 days to prepare for Scotland at Twickenham.”
v Scotland – Saturday 4 February (Twickenham) v Italy – Sunday 12 February (Twickenham) v Wales – Saturday 25 February (Cardiff) v France – Saturday 11 March (Twickenham) v Ireland – Saturday 18 March (Dublin) Borthwick’s team: Closer look
Sky Sports’ James Cole analyzes…
The omission of Billy Vunipola, Johnny May and Jack Noel – all regulars under Eddie Jones – is a clear sign that Borthwick is keen to put his stamp on the team. So will the return of 95-cap veteran Dan Cole – whose international career has come to a head after not appearing for England since 2019.
These choices also reflect Borthwick’s promise to choose form, rather than reputation, something his predecessor, Jones, did not always do.
England boss Steve Borthwick discusses the importance of making every minute count in his new role and how he can improve the squad ahead of the 2023 Six Nations.
England boss Steve Borthwick discusses the importance of making every minute count in his new role and how he can improve the squad ahead of the 2023 Six Nations.
Uncapped Northampton fly half Vin Smith was the most popular new face. He’s just 20 and also qualifies for Scotland, thanks to his grandfather, a former British and Irish black star.
It caps a rapid rise to Smith, whose career was in the balance after being released by liquidated Worcester last year, and once again shows Borthwick’s willingness to give new talent a chance.
Owen Farrell will continue as Six Nations captain, but Borthwick has discontinued his backing to captain them at the World Cup later this year.
The England boss was also keen to highlight the role other leaders will play within the group, singling out former Leicester captain Ellis Genge. A sign that he could be allocated to the role in the long term future.
New England defense boss Kevin Sinfield has backed new boss Steve Borthwick to succeed in his new role and says his team will only look forward, not back.
New England defense boss Kevin Sinfield has backed new boss Steve Borthwick to succeed in his new role and says his team will only look forward, not back.
There were also two elephants in the room at today’s team announcement – not least the overnight news that Eddie Jones had been appointed in charge of Australia.
Borthwick played a straight bat, but there are many now wondering why the RFU didn’t ban Jones from joining a rival nation after his sacking.
Meanwhile, controversy still rages at Twickenham over Farrell’s preparation for the opening Six Nations match against Scotland.
He was given a three match ban by the RFU Disciplinary Committee. The Russian Football Union has since made him available to Arabs the weekend before the Six Nations (when he’s in camp with England), to ensure he can play against Scotland.
Borthwick insisted he had been assured by the Russian Federation’s legal team that everything was legitimate but there are many outside the England circle who think that makes the disciplinary process a mockery.
Borthwick: The Six Nations is the priority, not the World Cup | I wish the best for Jones.
Borthwick insists his focus is on Scotland rather than a potential World Cup collision course with Jones after his coaching mentor has been put in charge of Australia.
Borthwick and Jones could go head-to-head in the quarter-finals, creating a fascinating subplot for the tournament in France later this year.
Jones was sacked by England last month after presiding over a dismal 2022 tournament and replaced by Borthwick, his former number two player with Japan and at Twickenham.
However, Borthwick is only focusing on the opening Six Nations match against Scotland after naming his first team since succeeding Jones.
“I know the World Cup is around the corner but in 19 days we will play Scotland and that is our focus,” Borthwick said.
Newly appointed England coach Steve Borthwick paid tribute to Eddie Jones saying he had learned a lot from him.
Newly appointed England coach Steve Borthwick paid tribute to Eddie Jones saying he had learned a lot from him.
“I’m happy for Eddie because he’s coaching his country. The day I was announced as England coach, he sent me a message to wish me well, and this morning (Monday), I sent him a message to wish him the best.”
When asked if he would have preferred Jones to take on another role, Borthwick said: “It’s nothing to do with me, my job is to coach the England rugby team.
“I spoke about the team we want to build. Every England fan wants to see an England team that plays with guts, fights every game in every game and finds a way to win. It’s our job to coach that team.”
England’s Six Nations Band
Forwards: Ole Chissum (Leicester Tigers, 5 caps), Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 95 caps), Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, 1 caps), Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 9 caps), Ben Earle (Saracens, 13 caps), Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears, 43 caps), Jimmy George (Saracens, 72 caps), Joe Hayes (Leicester Tigers, 7 caps), Johnny Hill (Sal Sharks, 19 caps), Nick Ezekwe ( Saracens, 8 caps), Maru Itogi. (Sarassens, 62 caps), Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 96 caps), Louis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 14 caps), George McGuigan (Gloucester rugby, no cap), Bevan Rudd (Sal Sharks, 2 caps), Sam Symonds (Exeter). Chiefs (18 caps), Kyle Sinclar (Bristol Bears, 56 caps), Mako Vunipola (Sarassens, 74 caps), Jack Walker (Harlequins, no cap), Jack Willis (Toulouse, 6 caps).
Linebackers: Elliott Daly (Sarassens, 57 caps), Owen Farrell (Sarassens, 101 caps), Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints, 3 caps), Ole Hassell Collins (London Irish, no cap), Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap). , Max Mallens (Saracens, 14 caps), Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 13 caps), Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, 1 cap), Kadan Morley (Harlequins, no cap), Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 52 caps), Finn Smith (Northampton Saints (not capped), Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 17 caps), Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 17 caps), Manu Tuilagi (Sal Sharks, 50 caps), Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers, 7 Matches), Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 121 caps).
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