In Saturday’s second Six Nations clash at Twickenham, England is optimistic about Ellis Genge’s fitness to face Wales.
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Genge had to withdraw late from the previous match against Italy due to a foot problem, but there is hope for his return.
“I’d be really hopeful that Ellis is available for next weekend,” said England boss Steve Borthwick.
“He trained on Thursday and felt something. He had a scan on his foot on Friday morning.
“There was a small, acute recurrence of something that happened in the past.
“On Friday night we got the result of the scan back and he was ruled out on Saturday morning.
“I really hope he will be available next weekend.”
Meanwhile, Leicester lock George Martin, on the other hand, may have a slight chance of recovering in time to play against Wales, as revealed by Borthwick. However, it remains uncertain as he battles back from a minor knee issue, making it a long shot for his participation.
Unfortunately, Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith won’t be available to play against Wales, still dealing with a calf problem.
Three players Steve Borthwick should call-up after this weekend
Exploring potential additions to the squad ahead of their clash with Wales next weekend, we pinpoint three players whom the England boss should consider calling up.
#1. Kyle Sinckler
Coach Borthwick has disclosed that he and his coaching team have communicated specific areas of improvement to the Bristol Bears’ tighthead prop for a potential squad return. However, speculation arises about whether there are additional factors contributing to his exclusion.
Adding to the intrigue, Sinckler is strongly linked to a move to the Top 14 for the 2024/25 season, posing as a possible explanation for his current omission. There are reports suggesting a recent journey to France, with indications of a medical examination at Toulon.
While the performances of Will Stuart and Dan Cole in Rome may not have been exceptional, the question lingers: on his best days, Sinckler remains the premier English tighthead. If England is serious about making a substantial impact in the 2024 Six Nations, Sinckler’s prowess could be pivotal.
