England’s duo Tom Curry and George Martin have returned to full training ahead of the third round of Saturday’s six nations against Scotland on Twickenham.
Steve Borthwick’s accusations go to the massive weekend clash in the Calcutta Cup, in the back of a loss of first round to Ireland in Dublin and victory over France in Twickenham for the last time.
The Tom Curry rear row has been in excellent form, but was ranked as ‘rehabilitation’ on last week’s training list, along with the second line Martin, who has been managing a knee injury.
Curry, 26, has managed a chronic hip state since Rugby World Cup 2023.
Both players returned to full training on Monday, though, as England looks to avoid a fifth loss of six nations to Scotland.
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England’s Tom Curry says England should focus on their performance, adding that there has been a competitive advantage in training
Elsewhere in the camp, Harlequins No. 8 Alex Dombrandt is called, while blocking Alex Coles and arm Henry Pollock are also brought. Hooker Curtis Langdon and Center Alex Lozowski have not been included in the last team with 36 players.
Ahead: Fin Baxter (Harlequins), Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers), Alex Coles (Northampton Saints), Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sharks Sale), Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins), Ben Curry (Sharks Sharry), Tom Curry (Sharks Sharks) , Theo Dan (Saracens), Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins), Ben Earl (Saracens), Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears), Jamie George (Saracens), Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers), Ted Hill (Bath Rugby) ), George Martin (Leicester Tigers), Asher OPOKU-FOKS SALE, HENRY POLLOCK (NORTHAMPTON SAINTS), Bevan Rodd (Sharks), Will Stuart (Bath Rugby), Tom Willis (Saracens).
Back: Oscar Beard (Harlequins), Elliot Dary (Saracens), Fraser Dingwall (Northampton Saints), George Ford (Sharks Sale), Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints), Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby), Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints), Harry Randall (Northampton) Northampton), Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby) Bristol Bears), Tom Roebuck (Shark Sale), Henry Slade (Chiefs of Exeter), Ollie Sleightholme (Northampton Saints), Marcus Smith (Harlequins) (Bath Rugby), Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers).
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Sky Sports News’ James Cole from Pennyhill Park …
“There is good news in terms of team, after both Tom Curry and Lock George Martin have resumed full training.
“Curry’s work load was being managed last week, he does not have a damage as such, but George Martin has a knee problem. He is warming very carefully before he is trained today, so we will keep an eye on it as the week progresses.
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“No 8 Alex Dombrandt has been added to the training team after an impressive Harlequins show against Saracens on the weekend, but he will do well to remove Tom Willis from the back after his impressive appearance against France.
“Another man who shone in that game was half Fly Fin Smith, Northampton’s player making his first start for England and was a match man a few weeks ago, and he is likely to start again.
“The man he replaced in 10 was Marcus Smith, who began with full and did not have his best game against France. Whether Steve Borthwick climbs in full or brings a more determined 15, the like of Elliot Dary or Freddie Steward, just to do things on his back is something that England could consider this week.
“In the bench, Jamie George and Ollie Chessum were particularly impressive and they will also put pressure on a start against Scotland.”
