England rugby players Feyi-Waboso and Curry ruled out of Nations Championship

Injuries hit England squad ahead of Japan

England will miss Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tom Curry for their upcoming clash against Japan on Saturday. The Exeter winger suffered a right ankle injury during the first half of the 45-22 victory over Australia. Tom Curry sustained a hip injury while training last week and did not feature in the win against the Wallabies. Seb Atkinson will also be absent from the game due to a hip problem after leaving during the second period of the contest versus Australia.

Other players also ruled out for Japan

Ollie Chessum and George Furbank are also expected to be absent from the squad for the fixture against Japan. Chessum has a shoulder injury while Furbank picked up a groin problem on his first England appearance in two years. Jack Kenningham and Max Hicks have been drafted into the 36-player squad as back-row cover for Ben Curry and Chessum. Archie McParland has returned to training after recovering from a calf injury and may make his debut.

Coach considers replacements for injured backs

Steve Borthwick stated he would consider starting Henry Pollock on the wing but likely needs him in the back row. The coach will decide between Max Ojomoh and Fraser Dingwall to replace Seb Atkinson at inside-centre against Japan. Joe Marchant and Will Joseph are among contenders mentioned to replace Feyi-Waboso on the wing for the match. Noah Caluori of Saracens has been called up as a potential option if injuries persist.