England’s Nations Championship campaign has taken a severe blow as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tom Curry have been confirmed out for the remainder of the autumn series. The loss of the two key backline performers leaves Steve Borthwick with significant selection headaches ahead of Saturday’s crucial clash against Japan, a match that could determine England’s trajectory in the tournament.
Borthwick’s squad decimated by injury crisis ahead of Japan showdown
The injury list extends beyond the two confirmed absences, with Seb Atkinson, Ollie Chessum, and George Furbank also sidelined due to hip, shoulder, and groin issues respectively. Atkinson’s exit during the 45-22 victory over Australia highlighted the physical toll on the squad, forcing the coaching staff to rely on depth players who may lack the same experience in high-pressure international fixtures.
Despite the current crisis, the England management remains optimistic that Atkinson, Chessum, and Furbank will recover in time for the final test against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on November 21. However, the absence of Feyi-Waboso and Curry for the Japan match leaves Borthwick with limited options to maintain the attacking intensity that defined their recent performances, setting up a challenging tactical puzzle for the head coach.
Source: Sky Sports
