The incredible England XV that Steve Borthwick can’t pick for their Six Nations opener

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The Guinness Six Nations occupies an incredibly special place in the sporting calendar, with fans anticipating its return each year

The team's selection pool is restricted as several key players have retired, others like Owen Farrell are on hiatus, and Tom Curry is sidelined for the entire season due to a hip injury.

Ellis Genge is also a major doubt for the opener after suffering a hamstring injury. Borthwick said: "Ellis is coming back from a hamstring injury,

"He's got more investigations in about a week's time, then we will have a clearer picture. Hopefully, he'll be (back) very early in the Six Nations – all being well.'"

Furthermore, a considerable portion of the squad is currently engaged in playing opportunities within the Top 14.

The team below would definitely be in contention to win the Six Nations.

15. Jack Nowell (La Rochelle)

14. Henry Arundell (Racing 92)

13. Joe Marchant (Stade Francais)

12. Owen Farrell (Saracens)

11. Christian Wade (Racing 92)

10. Joe Simmonds (Pau)

9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers)

1. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)

2. Jack Singleton (Toulon)

3. Kieran Brookes (Toulon)

4. David Ribbans (Toulon)

5. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)

6. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)

7. Jack Willis (Toulouse)

8. Sam Simmonds (Montpellier)

Can you name every England men’s captain this century? As of March 29, 2023.

The quiz WILL accept just surnames….good luck!