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England struck with a Six Nations blow after Elliot Daly is KICKED OUT from the competition with a hamstring injury… adding more injury woes to Steve Borthwick’s side ahead of the tournament opener with Scotland next week
- England kick off their Six Nations campaign next week against Scotland
- However, Elliot Daly was ruled out of the competition with a hamstring injury.
- It is one more headache for Steve Borthwick, with several players already missing
England’s plans for the Six Nations have been dealt a blow after Elliot Daly was ruled out of the competition.
Saracens confirmed that the center will be sidelined for 12 weeks, having pulled a hamstring during Sunday night’s loss to Edinburgh.
Daly has been one of the Premiership’s center of form, but scans revealed damage that will keep him out until the end of the club’s season.
Elliot Daly was ruled out of the entire Six Nations after picking up a hamstring injury last week
Bath’s powerful midfielder Ollie Lawrence has already been called up as a replacement, and Steve Borthwick faces turmoil in the squad ahead of next week’s opening test against Scotland.
Flanker Tom Curry and Luke Cowan-Dickie had already been ruled out of the Calcutta Cup, while hookers Jamie George and George McGuigan and slugger Courtney Lawes withdrew from this week’s camp.
It’s another blow for new manager Steve Borthwick who already has several players absent.
Daly has been one of the Premiership’s center of form this season, shining for Saracens
Speaking at this week’s Six Nations launch, Borthwick said: “The game against Scotland is one week on Saturday so there’s plenty of water to go under the bridge from time to time and before I name that team.
‘We have a good team and players who are desperate for the opportunity. Every time there is a setback, an opportunity opens up for someone else.’