Jamie George to miss Ireland game as England injuries mount
England have been hit by the loss of vice-captain Jamie George for their Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland on 1 February, with Alex Mitchell also a doubt for the Dublin clash.
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Ulster well and truly tamed by Leicester Tigers
Ulster remain pointless in Pool 1 of the Investec Champions Cup after Leicester Tigers outclassed the visitors 38-10 to ensure they qualified for the knockout stage of the competition, with Josh Bassett registering a hat-trick and Ollie Hassell-Collins bagging a brace for the English outfit.
FT | Leicester Tigers 56-17 Sharks
English giants Leicester Tigers thumped the Sharks 56-17 in a Champions Cup clash at Welford Road on Saturday night.
England coach Borthwick plays it safe with two changes for Japan
LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick has resisted the urge for a widespread shake-up of his team to play Japan on Sunday, with the recall of George Furbank and Tom Curry the only changes to the side beaten by South Africa last week.
Murley and Curry replace Daly, Ewels in England squad for Japan clash
Wing Cadan Murley and flanker Tom Curry were called up on Tuesday to England's 36-player squad for Sunday's match against Japan at Twickenham.
Relentless South Africa hand England fifth-straight loss
LONDON :Two irresistible tries by winger Cheslin Kolbe helped South Africa to a 29-20 victory over England at Twickenham on Saturday and though the home crowd was treated to a fantastic match, it meant a fifth successive defeat for Steve Borthwick's men.
England turn to Steward for South Africa aerial battle
LONDON :England fullback Freddie Steward, scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet, flanker Sam Underhill and winger Ollie Sleightholme will all start against South Africa on Saturday as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to end a run of four successive defeats.
England recall Steward, Van Poortvliet for Bok Test
England have recalled Freddie Steward at fullback and selected scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet as they look to revive their November campaign against world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.