Steve Borthwick’s England Six Nations squad has been announced with the new head coach making a number of big changes.
The 36-player squad will meet at Pennyhill Park next week for a Guinness Six Nations training camp.
Owen Farrell has been named captain, with Courtney Lawes and Ellis Genge both named as vice captains.
There is a first call up for Northampton Saints’ Fin Smith. The fly half is joined by four other uncapped players – Ollie Hassell-Collins, George McGuigan, Cadan Murley and Jack Walker.
Lawes returns to the squad following injury. There are also returns for forwards Dan Cole, Ben Curry, Alex Dombrandt and Nick Isiekwe, as well as backs Elliot Daly, Dan Kelly, Max Malins and Joe Marchant.
Borthwick on his England Six Nations squad”
“This is an exciting squad, with a blend of Six Nations experience and young talent, and includes players who are in excellent form in the Premiership,” said Borthwick.
“We are all looking forward to 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 to Twickenham and give our fans a performance they can be proud of.
“The hard work for the Scotland game starts now.”
England’s Six Nations fixtures:
England will play three home matches (vs Scotland, Italy and France) and two away matches (vs Wales and Ireland) in the 2023 Six Nations Championship.
England will face Scotland in the Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham on the opening weekend of the tournament.
England v Scotland: Twickenham Stadium, London. Saturday 4th February 2023. Kick-off: 4:45pm
England v Italy: Twickenham Stadium, London. Sunday 12th February 2023. Kick-off: 3:00pm
Wales v England: Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Saturday 25th February 2023. Kick-off: 4:45pm
England v France: Twickenham Stadium, London. Saturday 11th March 2023. Kick-off: 4:45pm
Ireland v England: Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Saturday 18th March 2023. Kick-off: 5:00pm
England Six Nations squad – Forwards
Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers, 5 caps)
Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 95 caps)
Ben Curry (Sale Sharks,1 cap)
Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 9 caps)
Ben Earl (Saracens, 13 caps)
Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears, 43 caps)
Jamie George (Saracens, 72 caps)
Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 7 caps)
Jonny Hill (Sale Sharks, 19 caps)
Nick Isiekwe (Saracens, 8 caps)
Maro Itoje (Saracens, 62 caps)
Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 96 caps)
Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 14 caps)
George McGuigan (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped)
Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 2 caps)
Sam Simmonds (Exeter Chiefs, 18 caps)
Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, 56 caps)
Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 74 caps)
Jack Walker (Harlequins, uncapped)
Jack Willis (Toulouse, 6 caps)