England’s 2026 Six Nations squad: Our player-by-player verdict

Charlie Morgan Fri, 23 January 2026 at 11:33 am UTC·17 min read Steve Borthwick has named his England squad for the upcoming Six Nations and there is an expectation it is good enough to compete for the title. Here is Telegraph Sport’s verdict on each player selected.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Forwards b' 'Ellis Genge England caps: 75 His carrying appears to have found an even more rampaging level over recent weeks, though some Prem defences have been horribly porous. Even if England prioritise speed over blunt force elsewhere in the pack, Genge will need to punch holes. He is also an intuitive, charismatic leader who has shaped the character of this team and allowed...