#5. George Ford
- Age: 29
- Club: Sale Sharks
- Caps: 84
- Position: Fly-half
Earned an England recall through his fantastic form with Leicester during the 2021/22 Premiership season, but has been ruled out since suffering an achilles injury in the Premiership final against Saracens.
Sharks are hopeful that the pivot will be available for the encounter with his old club Leicester on December 30, but it is a setback for player, club and country.
With limited time to prove his fitness and form, his chances of making of the World Cup squad seem slim right now.
