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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Gerard Meagher

England’s attacking options narrow with Arundell facing ban for crunch Ireland game

Henry Arundell trudges off at Murrayfield after picking up a second yellow card for taking out Kyle Steyn
Henry Arundell trudges off at Murrayfield after picking up a second yellow card for taking out Kyle Steyn. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Steve Borthwick is set for a major selection headache as England seek to get their Six Nations campaign back on track against Ireland on Saturday with Henry Arundell facing a suspension after his red card against Scotland.

England have promised an “honest and emotional” review into their dismal Calcutta Cup defeat before Borthwick contemplates team changes to face Ireland and he is likely to be without Arundell after tournament organisers confirmed he will face a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday. Arundell’s first yellow was shown for not releasing after a covering tackle on Rory Darge, the second for taking out Kyle Steyn in the air.

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