The England captaincy call looks between 1/2 front-runner Jamie George, 6/4 second favourite Ellis Genge and 5/2-shot George Ford.
William Hill have opened betting on who will captain England in their first Six Nations game versus Italy in Rome on 3rd February, with the odds indicating that Saracens hooker George is at the top of Steve Borthwick’s pecking order.
With long-term captain Owen Farrell stepping away from England to prioritise his family’s mental well-being, George has emerged as the most likely replacement, though fellow front-rower Genge (6/4) and fly-half Ford (5/2) also look bang in contention.
The only other candidate at single-figure odds is Maro Itoje, who can be backed at 8/1.
William Hill spokesperson, Lee Phelps, said: “Steve Borthwick will look to make a call on the England captaincy soon and the odds suggest it’s Jamie George who’s most likely to get the nod.
“He’s odds-on at 1/2 to captain England in their opening Six Nations clash with Italy, which isn’t a huge surprise given the hooker’s experience.
“Ellis Genge, who’s second in the betting at 6/4, could be a slightly longer-term solution, but there are queries over his fitness due to a hamstring problem, while George Ford also looks to be in the mix at 5/2.”
William Hill – Rugby Union – Specials
England Six Nations Captain:
| Jamie George | 1/2 |
| Ellis Genge | 6/4 |
| George Ford | 5/2 |
| Maro Itoje | 8/1 |
| Marcus Smith | 16/1 |
| Alex Mitchell | 16/1 |
| Ben Earl | 16/1 |
| Ollie Chessum | 20/1 |
| Sam Underhill | 25/1 |
| Manu Tuilagi | 25/1 |
| Alex Dombrandt | 25/1 |
| Elliot Daly | 33/1 |
| Freddie Steward | 33/1 |
| Ollie Lawrence | 33/1 |
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Saracens list of Owen Farrell replacements:
#1. Joey Carbery
Munster has officially revealed that 28-year-old Joey Carbery will bid farewell to the province at the conclusion of the season. The Reds are actively on the hunt for a high-caliber replacement at the out-half position to complement Jack Crowley in the upcoming term.
Rumors linking Carbery to a summer transfer to French club Bordeaux Begles had surfaced before Christmas, where the attacking game is steered by former Munster coach Noel McNamara.
Having been an integral part of Munster for nearly six years, Carbery, who also boasts an established international career with Ireland, is poised to make a significant impact with his potential move. The Men in Black could potentially secure a valuable addition in Carbery for the future.
