Feyi-Waboso and Tom Curry ruled out for rest of Nations Championship

England will have to finish their Nations Championship campaign without Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tom Curry, both ruled out through injury. Feyi-Waboso hurt his right ankle in the first half against Australia after a hip-drop tackle by Australian prop Angus Bell. Tom Curry will miss the rest of the competition after feeling discomfort in his hip.

Feyi-Waboso’s absence adds to England’s injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s match against Japan. Seb Atkinson, who went off in the second half against Australia, is expected to miss the game with a hip injury. Ollie Chessum, who has a shoulder problem, and George Furbank, with a groin injury, are also set to be absent. England are optimistic, however, that all three will be available to face New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, November 21.

Bell was sent to the sin bin after the tackle. Henry Pollock replaced Feyi-Waboso on the wing at half-time. For the Japan match, the winger’s absence could prompt Steve Borthwick to call on Noah Caluori or Tobias Elliott, both of Saracens. If selected, it would be Caluori’s third England cap; he made his senior debut against Fiji in July in the Nations Championship.

Joe Marchant and Will Joseph could also be options on the wing. At centre, Fraser Dingwall or Max Ojomoh are in line to wear the No 12 shirt in place of Atkinson. Following Sunday's victory, Borthwick indicated that Ben Curry, his brother, probably would not be in the starting lineup versus Japan, notwithstanding the openside's impressive display against the Wallabies. Freddie Steward could replace Furbank at full-back, with Marcus Smith staying on the bench as utility cover.

England recalled Jack Kenningham and Max Hicks to their 36-player squad, which returned to Pennyhill Park on Monday to prepare for the weekend’s game. The pair provide back-row cover for Ben Curry and Chessum. After hosting Japan at Twickenham, England will face New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on November 21.