New England coach Steve Borthwick omits veteran trio from Six Nations squad

There's no room for Billy Vunipola, Jonny May and Jack Nowell.
New England coach Steve Borthwick omits veteran trio from Six Nations squad

New England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his first squad (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

England head coach Steve Borthwick has dropped veterans Billy Vunipola, Jonny May and Jack Nowell for his first Six Nations squad.

Borthwick has jettisoned three established performers under his predecessor Eddie Jones, who was sacked last month and has now been appointed Australia boss.

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