England head coach Steve Borthwick will be naming his squad for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations today. Borthwick has the task of selecting his new captain, following the international step-down of Owen Farrell.
Saracens hooker Jamie George has been named as captain for the upcoming tournament.
There are also numerous promising England talents eyeing up their test debut, with exciting fly half Fin Smith included in the squad. Smith is one star who was also eligible for Scotland, yet was not named in Gregor Towsend’s squad announcement yesterday.
Sale Sharks wing Tom Roebuck has received his England call-up, after not being named in the Scotland squad. Northampton’s Fraser Dingwall follow’s this trend ahead of today’s announcement, yet Sale wing Arron Reed, did nail his colours to the tartan mast, after being named by Townsend ahead of a potential England inclusion.
Also, Warren Gatland named his Wales squad yesterday, which included the shocking exclusion of wing Louis Rees-Zammit. It had been confirmed just a matter of hours before Gatland announced his squad, that Rees-Zammit had agreed a move to join the NFL, in pursuit of a career in American Football.
Exciting Exeter Chiefs wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been included in the England squad, after being ‘name-checked’ by Borthwick as an talent to look out for. Feyi-Waboso is Cardiff born, and was has previously been eligible to play for Wales before he joined Wasps in 2022.
Steve Borthwick named his squad this morning (10:00). Follow live for all the updates from Twickenham Stadium.
Steve Borthwick’s added the following in his squad announcement:
“Building on the foundations of what the England team achieved in the Rugby World Cup, I have selected a squad that provides strong continuity and experience, whilst at the same time providing an opportunity to develop the talent of a number of new and less experienced players.”
“I would particularly like to congratulate the new faces who have their first chance in an England squad, and very much look forward to seeing how that young talent can play an important part in ensuring that England continue to develop our game and move forward.”
ENGLAND’S SQUAD FOR THE 2024 SIX NATIONS
JAMIE GEORGE NAMED CAPTAIN
Saracens hooker Jamie George has been named as England captain for the 2024 Six Nations. This will be George’s first time captaining England, having previously captained Saracens and the British & Irish Lions.
On picking Jamie George as captain Steve Borthwick added:
“Jamie has been a respected leader in this group for a number of years now. With 85 England caps to his name, he is a quietly influential character who has an excellent technical understanding and sets high standards, whilst building strong relationships with the people around him. This, together with his previous experience of captaining the British & Irish Lions, leave him well placed to lead the team.”
“He is an outstanding player, one of the best set-piece hookers in the world and has an outstanding work rate.”
Jamie George voiced his gratitude of being bestowed the honour of England captain.
“Last week Steve asked me to be captain for the upcoming Six Nations and I accepted with huge gratitude and enthusiasm.
“I love playing rugby for England. I hope that everyone has seen how much it means to me, I have never shied away from that. I am so excited about where this team can go and bringing the fans on that journey with us is something that I care about deeply.
“I believe I’m at the stage of my career where I can give my all to the captaincy and give my best on the pitch.
“I don’t underestimate the challenge ahead. Owen is a fantastic motivator and tactician, and we will undoubtedly miss his leadership. But I have got brilliant people around me, many of whom have won major tournaments, and utilising the great experience we have within the group is going to be crucial.
FORWARDS
Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers)
Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers)
Alex Coles (Northampton Saints)
Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks)
Chandler Cunningham-South
Ben Curry (Sale Sharks)
Theo Dan (Saracens)
Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)
Ben Earl (Saracens)
Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)
Jamie George (Saracens)
Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers)
Nick Isiekwe (Saracens)
Maro Itoje (Saracens)
Joe Marler (Harlequins)
Beno Obano (Bath Rugby)
Tom Pearson (Northampton Saints)
Ethan Roots (Exeter Chiefs)
Will Stuart (Bath Rugby)
Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby)