England squad update: Curry one of two players ruled out

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The Harlequins back rower is the only new addition to Steve Borthwick’s group as preparations continue for England’s opening fixture against Wales next month.

Kenningham has impressed in the Premiership this season with his work-rate and physicality, earning another opportunity to stake a claim at international level.

Sale Sharks flanker Curry will remain with his club as he continues his rehabilitation from injury, while fellow Harlequin Baxter is scheduled to undergo foot surgery this week and will not travel with the squad to Spain.

England head into the Six Nations looking to build momentum after a mixed 2025 campaign, with Borthwick expected to use the Girona camp to sharpen combinations and assess depth ahead of the championship opener.

England’s Six Nations campaign gets under way on Saturday 7 February against Wales at Allianz Stadium, with kick-off at 4.40pm GMT. The match will be shown live on ITV1.

Thursday 5th February 2026
?? France v Ireland
? Venue TBC
? Kick-off: 8:10pm

Saturday 7th February 2026
?? Italy v Scotland
? Stadio Olimpico, Rome
? Kick-off: 2:10pm

?️ England v Wales
? Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
? Kick-off: 4:40pm

Saturday 14th February 2026
☘️ Ireland v Italy
? Aviva Stadium, Dublin
? Kick-off: 2:10pm

? Scotland v England
? Murrayfield, Edinburgh
? Kick-off: 4:40pm

Sunday 15th February 2026
? Wales v France
? Principality Stadium, Cardiff
? Kick-off: 3:10pm

Saturday 21st February 2026
?️ England v Ireland
? Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
? Kick-off: 2:10pm

? Wales v Scotland
? Principality Stadium, Cardiff
? Kick-off: 4:40pm

Sunday 22nd February 2026
?? France v Italy
? Decathlon Arena, Lille
? Kick-off: 3:10pm

Friday 6th March 2026
☘️ Ireland v Wales
? Aviva Stadium, Dublin
? Kick-off: 8:10pm

Saturday 7th March 2026
? Scotland v France
? Murrayfield, Edinburgh
? Kick-off: 2:10pm

?? Italy v England
? Stadio Olimpico, Rome
? Kick-off: 4:40pm

Saturday 14th March 2026
☘️ Ireland v Scotland
? Aviva Stadium, Dublin
? Kick-off: 2:10pm

? Wales v Italy
? Principality Stadium, Cardiff
? Kick-off: 4:40pm

?? France v England
? Venue TBC
? Kick-off: 8:10pm

With home fixtures against Wales and Ireland, and a final showdown away in France, England’s route through the 2026 Six Nations Championship is as challenging as it is exciting. Every round offers massive implications for the title race — and fans won’t want to miss a second of the action.