England Six Nations Squad 2025

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

I want pollock in the squad but not to play, just to get in the environment and be more prepared for the summer.

Will be interesting g what Stevie B does with Earl, he can't start at 8 when the sarries form 8 should be, but is Earl better at 7 than curry right now?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I suspect if Pollack isn't picked, he'll be off to France in the summer

Heard he's opening a vineyard with Steward

 

[Lé Ddanno]

Might also have a good agent and/advisor who gets him interviews and other media coverage.

19 year old on an academy contract employing an agent/advisor that isn't his mum?

 

[Which Tyler]

I want pollock in the squad but not to play, just to get in the environment and be more prepared for the summer.

Exactly what the apprentice spots should be used for (and the A-team, given that that's a thing again now).
Has Silly Barsteward handed out an apprentice spots yet?

 

[Lé Ddanno]

Has Silly Barsteward handed out an apprentice spots yet?

I don't think so. Disappointing because that was one of EJs good ideas

 

[higgik]

The back row should always be about balance.

Despite the fact that they play in different positions, I think Underhill's injury potentially increases Willis' chances. It creates an opportunity to use him in tandem with Earl and mitigate any inexperience with familiarity. However, to round out the trio, I either think you need T. Curry's industry or Chessum's lineout prowess at 6. Picking CCS with Earl and Willis probably wouldn't have the same balance as they all like to carry.

Personally, I'd go with Chessum and T. Curry or a Curry combo on the flanks with Willis at 8 and Earl on the bench for impact.

Or Ted Hill at 6, he would blend nicely with these 2.
Chessum at 4, with Martin at 5.

 

[higgik]

Will Chessum be match fit?

If we go with the first one...is a lack of a 3rd lineout option in the back row a problem?

Exactly why Ted Hill needs to be there.

 

[Geordie]

Who actually has a central contract?

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Borthwick was at Bath today so there are probably Bath players on the still,undecided list.

 

[Geordie]

Exactly why Ted Hill needs to be there.

I'm not sure hell be selected...but I would have him in.

 

[Geordie]

Borthwick was at Bath today so there are probably Bath players on the still,undecided list.

Ewells
Lawrence
Barbeary
Pepper (Think hes injured now though)
De Glanville?

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

TBF Bath usually have a fairly strong representation in England, at times not deserved.

 

[Geordie]

I'm going to vomit blood

I get that, but it seems to cause debate as many say you do..others say you dont. I personally prefer to have an additional jumper in the back row either at 6 or 8. that then dictates who is picked.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I get that, but it seems to cause debate as many say you do..others say you dont. I personally prefer to have an additional jumper in the back row either at 6 or 8. that then dictates who is picked.

How many of our options don't jump though? This has been a meme since the Japan world cup when people were saying we can't play Curry and Underhill together because neither jump and Curry ended up being one of our main targets

Borthwick was at Bath today so there are probably Bath players on the still,undecided list.

Wouldn't read too much into it, tbh - England coaches go to games every round and he lives in Bath from what I remember
Would imagine they were interested in seeing Obano, though

Who actually has a central contract?

Ollie Chessum, Tom Curry, Theo Dan, Ben Earl, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, George Ford, Tommy Freeman, George Furbank, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Ollie Lawrence, George Martin, Alex Mitchell, Henry Slade, Fin Smith and Marcus Smith.

 

[BPM]

Ewells
Lawrence
Barbeary
Pepper (Think hes injured now though)
De Glanville?

Ojomoh should probably be on that list. In the last couple of games he's outshone Lawrence and Borthwick was keen enough to put him in the last A squad with 0 games under his belt at that point.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Considering Slade's poor AIs and him playing 10 for Chiefs ever since I wonder if they might be considering and Ojomoh/Lawrence midfield for England

Probably unlikely as they do seem to really like Slade, but you never know

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Considering Slade's poor AIs and him playing 10 for Chiefs ever since I wonder if they might be considering and Ojomoh/Lawrence midfield for England

Probably unlikely as they do seem to really like Slade, but you never know

The seeming move away from blitz will probably count against Slade. His defensive leadership in that model was cited as the main reason for him being rushed back.

Good player, but it probably is time to move on. As a club combo, Ojomoh and Lawrence would probably be as good as any.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

I don't think the RFU is in the mood to justify not using fit players on central contracts. Clubs already don't seem happy with the new system as it is and the RFU surley don't want the grassroots revolt against them to spread and get any bigger.


Harlequins playmaker Marcus Smith says he would rather wear the No 10 shirt for England and aims to entertain viewers in the Six Nations (Daily Telegraph)

 

[BPM]

Considering Slade's poor AIs and him playing 10 for Chiefs ever since I wonder if they might be considering and Ojomoh/Lawrence midfield for England

Probably unlikely as they do seem to really like Slade, but you never know

Possibly. Borthwick didn't like him enough to take him to the last RWC and as @Vieux Talonneur has said, moving away from the blitz reduces his importance. Playing 10 isn't going to strengthen his case for starting at 12 or 13 either.

Probably too soon for Ojomoh. He's looked good but it really is only a couple of games at this stage.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Probably too soon for Ojomoh. He's looked good but it really is only a couple of games at this stage.

He's been on the Eng radar for a while, will be 25 later this year and has 60 or 70 games under his belt for Bath.

If you're talking about consistency of performance or recent game time then fine, otherwise it would probably be the perfect time, especially alongside a club mate.