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Six NationsEnglandSteve Borthwick

Veteran trio omitted as Borthwick names 36-man England Six Nations squad

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(Photo by Rob Newell/CameraSport via Getty Images)

England head coach Steve Borthwick has dropped veterans Billy Vunipola, Jonny May and Jack Nowell for his first Six Nations squad.

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Borthwick has jettisoned three established performers under his predecessor Eddie Jones, who was sacked last month and has now been appointed Australia boss.

Number eight Vunipola and wings May and Nowell were all involved in the 27-13 defeat by South Africa that concluded the autumn and spelt the end of the Jones era.

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Cole was dropped by England after the 2019 World Cup final while Daly has been frozen out since last year’s Championship despite his superb form for Saracens.

Northampton’s rookie fly-half Fin Smith is present for the first time, providing cover for Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith, while Ollie Hassell-Collins, George McGuigan, Cadan Murley and Jack Walker are the other uncapped players.

“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,” said Borthwick.

“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.

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“The hard work for the Scotland game starts now.”

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George McGuigan (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped)
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Jack Walker (Harlequins, uncapped)
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lot 814 days ago

there's no need to be derogatory about players who played and continues to play amazing rugby for England. so what if they are dropped, this time, the new coach is allowed to bring his favourites loyal albeit OLD veterans like Coles into team. whether he will last , we 'll see. We know from history , the student (borthwick) will not be better than the teacher ( Eddie JOnes) . If Jones thought those 3 were good enough, then they were...

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JD 1 hour ago
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