BREAKING: England star Jack Willis ruled out, could be replaced by brother

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Prior to this setback, he participated in three of England's warm-up matches leading up to the tournament. In those games, he made appearances as a substitute against Wales and Ireland, earned a starting role against Fiji at Twickenham, and eventually made his World Cup debut against Chile.

Steve Borthwick, who named his team to play Samoa today, said: “Jack unfortunately suffered an injury in the Test match against Chile. He recovered and rehabbed but unfortunately at this stage he’s unable to be fit. What this means is that Jack has left the squad.

“Jack has been an important member of this team. We’re really disappointed for him and disappointed that he won’t feature in the rest of this World Cup, but we anticipate he will be back in the field very soon.”

It's expected that Alex Dombrandt or Tom Willis will replace him in the squad.

The biggest shock of the squad announcement, Slade would surely be the only choice for Borthwick should a centre be ruled out. Numerous pundits, including Sir Clive Woodward, are of the opinion that he should have been included from the outset.

Slade is a dynamic English rugby union player known for his versatility and precision on the field. Born on March 19, 1993, he has represented both Exeter Chiefs and the national team, England. With a sharp rugby mind and exceptional skills, Slade continues to be a standout in the sport.

Arguably the most unpredictable choice among the back-three alternatives, Cokanasiga did not manage to make a strong impression against Wales. However, at his peak performance, he has drawn comparisons to the legendary Jonah Lomu for his combination of speed, size, and ball-carrying power.

Making a triumphant return just four months after undergoing open heart surgery to represent England during the 2023 Six Nations and subsequently clinching the Premiership title with Saracens, Isiekwe has clearly demonstrated the tenacity and ability to continue contributing at both the club and international levels.

Given the abundance of flankers in the squad, it’s reasonable to expect that a number 8 could be the subsequent player to receive a call-up, with Willis standing out as one of the top contenders. Borthwick is recognised as a strong supporter, although his debut performance against Wales last weekend evidently did not leave a lasting impression.

Although unfortunate to narrowly miss out in the direct competition for a spot against Saracens’ Theo Dan, the Falcons’ adept set-piece specialist stands poised for an immediate recall if any of the hookers were to sustain an injury.