- Eddie Jones without five forwards for opener against Scotland
- Jack Willis of Wasps called up to replace Underhill in squad
England have been dealt yet another blow before their Six Nations title defence with Sam Underhill the latest frontline forward to withdraw from Eddie Jones’s squad on Tuesday. Underhill has a hip injury and after being assessed by England’s medical staff he pulled out with Wasps’ Jack Willis taking his place.
Jones was already without Joe Marler, Mako Vunipola, Joe Launchbury and Kyle Sinckler for England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday week and Underhill’s absence means he will be without half his first-choice pack.
