England have been struck by an injury crisis less than a fortnight before the Guinness Six Nations with vice-captain Jamie George heading a significant list of withdrawals from Steve Borthwick’s squad.

England have suffered significant injury news ahead of the Six Nations with Jamie George set to miss their opening fixture against Ireland. Hooker George, who has been replaced by Maro Itoje as captain,

England lose Jamie George for Six Nations opener as injuries mount before Ireland clash - Alex Mitchell is also doubtful for Dublin trip, with Alex Coles, Jack van Poortvliet and Alex Dombrandt all ru

England have been hit by the loss of vice-captain Jamie George for their Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland on February 1, with Alex Mitchell also a doubt for the Dublin showdown. Hooker George suffered a hamstring injury in Saracens’ Investec Champions Cup defeat by Saracens on Sunday and will miss the start of the tournament,

With a record of five wins in 12 games, Jamie George will not go down as one of England’s great captains. Few men in the professional era, however, have skippered England with more pride or sacrificed more to lead their country.

Jamie George suffers injury scare to compound miserable week for former England captain - George was replaced as England skipper by club team-mate Maro Itoje earlier this week

England vice-captain Jamie George has been ruled out of the Six Nations opener against defending champions Ireland on February 1, the Rugby Football Union announced on Tuesday.

England prop Jamie George limped out of Sarcens' 32-24 defeat to Castres in the Champions Cup on Sunday, just weeks before the 2025 Six Nations is set to begin.

Maro Itoje has taken over from Jamie George as England’s captain ahead of this year’s Six Nations. ‘With 88 England caps, Maro has been a central figure in this squad for many years, bringing a vast amount of experience both on and off the field,