England have suffered significant injury news ahead of the Six Nations with Jamie George ruled out of their opening fixtures against Ireland and France.Hooker George, who has been replaced by Maro Itoje as captain,

Hooker George suffered a hamstring injury in Saracens ... yet feature against Ireland after being taken to the squad's pre-Championship training camp in Girona to continue his rehabilitation.

England have been struck by an injury crisis less than a fortnight before the Guinness Six Nations with vice-captain Jamie George heading a significant ... Ireland after being taken to the squad’s pre-Championship training camp in Girona to continue ...

England have been hit by the loss of vice-captain Jamie George for their Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland on February 1, with Alex Mitchell also a doubt for the Dublin showdown. Hooker George suffered a hamstring injury in Saracens’ Investec Champions Cup defeat by Saracens on Sunday and will miss the start of the tournament,

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Mitchell is a doubt for the first Six Nations match but will travel with the squad to Girona to continue his rehabilitation. Image: Jamie George has been ruled out of England Six Nations opener ...

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