England to juggle back three for Fiji clash amid injury crisis

England's head coach Steve Borthwick is grappling with a depleted squad as he prepares for the upcoming Nations Championship clash against the Fiji Water Flying Fijians.

A raft of injuries has forced Borthwick to reconsider his back-three lineup. Sale wing Tom Roebuck has been called up to replace Northampton full-back George Furbank, who withdrew from the starting lineup against South Africa due to appendicitis. Further complicating matters, wing Cadan Murley and the squad's only specialist full-back, Freddie Steward, are nursing shoulder and ankle injuries, respectively.

Tommy Freeman, who played at outside center last weekend, might be shifted to his more familiar wing position or cover at full-back. England has endured a difficult run, losing their last five Tests, with their sole victory in 2026 being against Wales in February.

Despite the recent struggles and mounting pressure, a win over Fiji at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool would be crucial. It would place significant pressure on Borthwick, even with recent backing from England Rugby Union bosses regarding the team's preparation for next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.