A few weeks before the start of 2025 Six Nations Tournamentthe England team must deal with a new concern: the hooker Jamie George was injured during a match with Saracens, leaving doubt over his participation (Sky Sports).
A hamstring injury
Sunday, during Saracens' 32-24 defeat against Castres in Champions CupJamie George left the field after an injury to his hamstrings. Mark McCall, Saracens director of Rugby, confirmed the diagnosis but remains cautious: “We don't yet know how serious it is. »
The timing is all the more complicated as George had just lost his role as England captain, to the benefit of his teammate Maro Itoje. His possible absence for the first match against Ireland, on February 1, would be a big blow for the English.
More and more absentees
This injury adds to an already long list of unavailability on the English side. The coach Steve Borthwick must already do without several frames like Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Sam Underhill et George Furbankall packages for the start of the tournament. The depth of the squad will be put to the test against a formidable Ireland team.
Heading to Spain to prepare
Despite these hazards, England flew off for a preparation course for Géronewhere players will look to refine their strategy and find rhythm. For Steve Borthwick, the next few days will be crucial, particularly in deciding who will take over if Jamie George misses the start of the tournament.
-With a schedule that gets off to a flying start against the Irish in Dublin, England have no time to lose. George's injury, whether confirmed or not, could already weigh heavily on the team's dynamic.
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