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England Names 36-Player Squad for Six Nations Bid

1/24/2026

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England announces a 36-player Six Nations squad with Maro Itoje as captain, as it aims for its first Six Nations title since 2020, and a warm-weather training camp is planned.
George Furbank returns from a calf injury.
Seb Atkinson returns after missing the autumn due to injury.
Greg Fisilau is among two uncapped players joining the squad.
Fin Smith and Tom Roebuck travel to Girona for rehabilitation.

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England announces a 36-player Six Nations squad with Maro Itoje as captain, as it aims for its first Six Nations title since 2020, and a warm-weather training camp is planned.
George Furbank returns from a calf injury.
Seb Atkinson returns after missing the autumn due to injury.
Greg Fisilau is among two uncapped players joining the squad.
Fin Smith and Tom Roebuck travel to Girona for rehabilitation.