Wed 28 Feb 2024 | 02:03

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso replaced by Will Muir in 36-man England squad

Steve Borthwick has announced his preliminary 36-man squad ahead of the final two rounds of the Six Nations following their recent loss against Scotland.

The changes, whilst minimal, show clear intent from the England head coach as he identifies the areas in which improvements need to be made.

A noticeable change in the back line is the inclusion of storming Bath winger Will Muir, replacing the thrilling Immanuel Feyi-Waboso who has an Exeter University medical exam this week.

Recent England A Player of the Match, Tom Pearson, also returns to the squad. Saying recently after his match against Portugal: "It’s always an honour to wear the Rose and play in whatever capacity so that was in the forefront of my mind. And to really try and impress and remember who I’m playing for – hopefully, I caught Steve’s eye and did things that he’s looking for and that he wants to see more of from me."

Alex Dombrandt will also have the opportunity to reinvigorate his international career as he aims to impress in training ahead of the important final matches.

36-man England squad:

Forwards:

Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers)

Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers)

Alex Coles (Northampton Saints)

Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks)

Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins)

Theo Dan (Saracens)

Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)

Ben Earl (Saracens)

Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby)

Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)

Jamie George (Saracens)

Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers)

Maro Itoje (Saracens)

Joe Marler (Harlequins)

George Martin (Leicester Tigers)

Beno Obano (Bath Rugby)

Tom Pearson (Northampton Saints)

Ethan Roots (Exeter Chiefs)

Will Stuart (Bath Rugby)

Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby)

Backs:

Danny Care (Harlequins)

Elliot Daly (Saracens)

Fraser Dingwall (Northampton Saints)

George Ford (Sale Sharks)

Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints)

George Furbank (Northampton Saints)

Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby)

Will Muir (Bath Rugby)

Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby)

Harry Randall (Bristol Bears)

Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks)

Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)

Fin Smith (Northampton Saints)

Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby)

Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)

Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)

Marcus Smith (Harlequins) and Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints) are reportedly also joining up with the squad to continue their rehabilitation from injury.