Tom Curry is OUT of England’s clash with Wales after picking up a leg injury as Steve Borthwick names his 26-man squad… with the flanker’s twin brother Ben replacing him for Six Nations showdown
- Curry was fast-tracked back in after making his Sale return over the weekend
- But his return has been short-lived with Ben replacing him in the England squad
- Courtney Lawes now looks set to make his first Test outing since the summer
Tom Curry has been ruled out of England’s Six Nations trip to Wales this weekend with a leg injury.
The flanker, who has previously captained the side, was fast-tracked back into the squad after making his Sale comeback on Saturday.
However, his return has been short-lived, with his twin brother Ben replacing him in Steve Borthwick’s 26-man squad.
His absence increases the likelihood of a return for Courtney Lawes, who is in contention to make his first Test appearance since the summer tour of Australia.
Lawes’ campaign has so far been disrupted by concussion, neck, glute and calf injuries, but he is now set to play a part in Saturday’s showdown in Cardiff.
Tom Curry has been ruled out of England’s Six Nations trip to Wales on Saturday with an injury
The flanker has been replaced in the squad for Saturday’s match by twin brother Ben (pictured)
Borthwick sent 10 players back to their clubs, including Ben Youngs, Ben Earl, Sam Simmonds and George Ford.
There will be at least one guaranteed change to the starting XV after Ollie Hassell-Collins was ruled out of the match with a knee injury.
Anthony Watson and Cadan Murley are retained as wing cover, while Henry Arundell represents another option after being promoted off the bench.