England Six Nations injury worries grow with George out of Ireland opener

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  • Hooker joins host of players ruled out of Ireland game
  • Alex Mitchell also a doubt for key fixture in Dublin

England have been hit by the loss of vice-captain Jamie George for their Six Nations opener against Ireland on 1 February, with Alex Mitchell also a doubt for the Dublin showdown.

Hooker George suffered a hamstring injury in Saracens' Champions Cup defeat by Castres on Sunday and will miss the start of the tournament, the Rugby Football Union has confirmed.

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