England’s preparations for the Six Nations have intensified after head coach Steve Borthwick confirmed a 36-player squad for the tournament.
Uncapped prop Vilikesa Sela has earned his first call-up after injuries to tightheads Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Will Stuart, while loosehead Emmanuel Iyogun and No 8 Greg Fisilau will also hope to contend for their first caps. Full-back George Furbank returns having not played for his country since November 2024 and played just six times for Northampton this season amid injury woe, but club colleague Fin Smith is included among a five-strong list of rehabbing players.
