England have confirmed their squad for the 2023 Six Nations with three high-profile omissions.
Steve Borthwick, who took over from Eddie Jones as head coach on the finish of final 12 months, has named a 36-strong group for the match that begins early subsequent month.
The new coach has opted to jettison veterans Billy Vunipola, Jonny May and Jack Nowell for his first squad.
Number eight Vunipola and wings May and Nowell have been all concerned within the 27-13 defeat by South Africa that concluded the autumn and spelt the top of the Jones period.
While the trio will not be a part of the squad that may subsequent week start preparations for the opener towards Scotland, there are recollects for Dan Cole and Elliot Daly.
Cole was dropped by England after the 2019 World Cup remaining whereas Daly has been frozen out since final 12 months’s Championship regardless of his very good kind for Saracens.
Northampton’s rookie fly-half Fin Smith is current for the primary time, offering cowl for Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith, whereas Ollie Hassell-Collins, George McGuigan, Cadan Murley and Jack Walker are the opposite uncapped gamers.
“This is an exciting squad with a blend of Six Nations experience and young talent and includes players who are in excellent form in the Premiership,” Borthwick mentioned.
“We are all looking forward to the challenges of the Six Nations and we will approach this great tournament with a spirit of courage and total commitment.
“I know the players can’t wait to get back to Twickenham and give our fans a performance they can be proud of. The hard work for the Scotland game starts now.”
England’s first sport is towards Scotland on Saturday 4 February.
England squad for 2023 Six Nations
Forwards: O Chessum (Leicester Tigers), D Cole (Leicester Tigers), B Curry (Sale Sharks), A Dombrandt (Harlequins), B Earl (Saracens), E Genge (Bristol Bears), J George (Saracens), J Heyes (Leicester Tigers), J Hill (Sale Sharks), N Isiekwe (Saracens), M Itoje (Saracens), C Lawes (Northampton Saints), L Ludlam (Northampton Saints), G McGuigan (Gloucester Rugby), B Rodd (Sale Sharks), S Simmonds (Exeter Chiefs), Ok Sinckler (Bristol Bears), M Vunipola (Saracens), J Walker (Harlequins), J Willis (Toulouse).
Backs: E Daly (Saracens), O Farrell (Saracens), T Freeman (Northampton Saints), O Hassell-Collins (London Irish), D Kelly (Leicester Tigers), M Malins (Saracens), J Marchant (Harlequins), A Mitchell (Northampton Saints), C Murley (Harlequins), H Slade (Exeter Chiefs), F Smith (Northampton Saints), M Smith (Harlequins), F Steward (Leicester Tigers), M Tuilagi (Sale Sharks), J van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers), B Youngs (Leicester Tigers).
