England Six Nations squad announcement live: Latest updates as uncapped trio included

“George has worked really hard to come back from injury. He had eight or nine weeks of consistent training, and then for two or three weeks had a little knock. he’s back on the grass and aiming to get game-time this week. It is a little while since he has been in an England squad. He plays 15 and also offers 10 cover. I’m delighted to be able to select him.”

“I think that the squad has a fantastic blend to it. You’ve seen over the last period of time the consistency in selection and building of connection between players. You can see that out in the grass.

“We’ve got a senior group of Test players and young players who are doing really well, bringing their talent into the team. I’m really pleased for Billy Sela, a player of exceptional talent and potential. Greg Fisilau and Emmanuel Iyogun are both playing really well.

“Clearly, would we want all of the props fit and available? Yes. But it is one we’ve planned for. We’ve planned the depth chart and known who is ready to come in.”

"The quality and depth in the country at the moment drives performance, competition is really good, it was an unbelievable tour,” Jack van Poortvliet says on the Leicester Tigers Rugby Show.

“The boys who did well out there are continuing to wear the shirt and take a step forward.

“It's a great sign for people on the cusp, in and around the squad, if you get the opportunity, play well and you'll be rewarded."

Emmanuel Iyogun: Northampton loosehead Iyogun has been involved in England squads before, but is yet to earn his first cap. The 25-year-old has developed considerably at Saints over the last few seasons, particularly as a scrummager, and has responded well to the challenge of Italy international Danilo Fischetti, signed in the summer.

Vilikesa Sela: Long tipped for big things, Sela has been trapped behind three international tightheads at Bath but still made a sizeable impression in his opportunities this season. Just 20, he follows Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Afolabi Fasogbon among young tightheads to make a quick transition from age-grade level to the senior set-up - the trio were all part of the England side that won the U20 World Cup in 2024.

Greg Fisilau: Fisilau has been back to his best this season as an uber-athletic No 8 for Exeter. He has been on the radar since breaking into the Chiefs first team during the 2023/24 season, and will push for a place in a competitive fight for back row places.

Rehab: Ollie Lawrence, Fin Baxter, Fin Smith, Ben Curry,

Not considered for selection: Oscar Beard, Charlie Ewels, Curtis Langdon, George Martin, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Adam Radwan, Will Stuart,

Scrum halves: Ben Spencer, Alex Mitchell, Jack van Poortvliet.

Fly halves: George Ford, Marcus Smith

Centres: Fraser Dingwall, Seb Atkinson, Max Ojomoh, Henry Slade.

Back three: Elliot Daly, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Tommy Freeman, George Furbank, Tommy Freeman, Cadan Murley, Freddie Steward.

Props: Ellis Genge, Emmanuel Iyogun, Bevan Rodd, Joe Heyes, Vilikesa Sela, Trevor Davison.

Hookers: Jamie George, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Theo Dan.

Locks: Maro Itoje (captain), Ollie Chessum, Alex Coles, Arthur Clark.

Back rows: Chandler Cunningham-South, Tom Curry, Ben Earl, Greg Fisilau, Henry Pollock, Sam Underhill.

Uncapped trio Vilikesa Sela, Emmanuel Iyogun and Greg Fisilau have been called up to the England squad for the 2026 Six Nations.

Bath prop Sela provides tighthead depth and could press for a debut with Will Stuart and Asher Opoku-Fordjour injured, while No 8 Fisilau has forced his way back into Steve Borthwick’s selection on the back of strong form for Exeter Chiefs. Iyogun appears to be the beneficiary of a foot injury to Fin Baxter, who is set to miss the first round of the tournament.

Full-back George Furbank is included despite an injury-hit season, with the Northampton captain hoping to earn a first England cap since 2024, while there are five centre options in a competitive fight for midfield places, along with a rehabbing Ollie Lawrence.

A settled selection reflects England’s strong recent form. Borthwick’s side enter the Six Nations on an 11-match winning run, and open their campaign against Wales at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday 7 February.

The England Six Nations squad is just five minutes away. We’re expecting a handful of uncapped inclusions, as well as a few injury issues...