Jamie George is back in contention to play in England’s Six Nations opener after his concussion; Jonny Hill and Jack Willis are among players released from the squad; England start their campaign by hosting Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday, February (4.45pm kick-off)
Last Updated: 31/01/23 7:10pm
Jamie George is back in contention to play in England’s Six Nations opener after suffering a concussion
Jamie George has handed England an injury boost ahead of their Guinness Six Nations opener, with the hooker on track to be available against Scotland.
The Saracens forward was initially withdrawn from Steve Borthwick’s group after he sustained concussion in his side’s defeat by Edinburgh on January 22.But George, who has 72 caps, forms part of Borthwick’s 29-man squad for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham, with seven players, including Toulouse’s Jack Willis and Sale Sharks’ Jonny Hill, released from the training camp on Tuesday. “He [George] is working through the protocols and we expect him to be available for selection,” said England defensive coach Kevin Sinfield on Tuesday. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player England boss Steve Borthwick preferred to not talk about injured players but of the excitement within the group ahead of the Six Nations England boss Steve Borthwick preferred to not talk about injured players but of the excitement within the group ahead of the Six Nations “He’s thrown today, and it’s a gradual build-up through the protocols, so at the minute he’s on track to be available.”The news will come as a welcome relief to Borthwick, whose squad has been beset with injury problems.Leicester Tige …