Six players released from the England squad ahead of Ireland clash - Ruck

Six players released from the England squad ahead of Ireland clash

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

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