Six players released from the England squad ahead of Ireland clash
Rugby NewsTuesday, 14 March 2023 at 19:59
Lock Ollie Chessum is one of seven players released from the England squad by Steve Borthwick
The Leicester forward has been excluded from England's Six Nations finale against Ireland in Dublin due to an ankle injury he sustained during training.
As a result, his teammate George Martin has been added to the squad.
The 30-man squad still includes seasoned players George Ford and Manu Tuilagi, who are in contention to make their comebacks.
The match against Grand Slam-chasing Ireland will take place at the Aviva Stadium at 17:00 GMT on Saturday.
6 other players released by Steve Borthwick
Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers)
Ben Youngs of England on the break to go over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
Guy Porter (Leicester Tigers)
Guy Porter of Leicester Tigers during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final Match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on 11 June. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
Will Collier (Harlequins)
Harlequins player Will Collier during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Leicester Tigers and Harlequins at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Dec 5th - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK
Cadan Murley (Harlequins)
Cadan Murley of Harlequins during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Gloucester Rugby and Harlequins at Kingsholm on 17 February. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
Ben Earl (Saracens)
Dejection for Ben Earl of England after the Six Nations Championship, Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 4th 2023. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints)
Tommy Freeman of Northampton Saints is tackled by Henry Purdy of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Bristol Bears at Franklins Gardens, Northampton on March 21 2021. - PHOTO: Micah Crook/PPAUK
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