Fin Baxter, a key prop player for England rugby union, will not be able to take part in the upcoming Six Nations tournament due to a foot injury that requires surgery. The 23-year-old has been an important member of the team's loose forwards, starting 18 consecutive matches over the past year.
With injuries mounting and several players out of commission, Baxter's loss is another blow for England coach Eddie Jones and his backroom staff. His absence will be felt particularly in the loose-head prop position, where he had established himself as a trusted option. However, Bevan Rodd and Emmanuel Iyogun are expected to fill the gap, with Rodd having made just two appearances for England since the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
The selection of Rodd over Baxter raises questions about the depth of talent available in the England squad, especially considering that Jack Kenningham, a prop who has appeared for England's 'A' team, has been called up to the main squad. This could be seen as an opportunity for Kenningham to prove himself at the highest level.
Despite this setback, England will still be considered strong contenders in the Six Nations, with their star-studded back row and powerful forwards looking capable of dominating matches against Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and France.
With several high-profile players missing due to injury or suspension, the Six Nations has already turned out to be a test of depth for all participating teams. The upcoming tournament promises to be an exciting one, with many matches expected to be closely contested and potentially decided by narrow margins.
Baxter's absence will undoubtedly be felt, but England fans will hope that his loss can be offset by the emergence of new talent like Kenningham, who looks poised to make a significant impact in the coming weeks.
With injuries mounting and several players out of commission, Baxter's loss is another blow for England coach Eddie Jones and his backroom staff. His absence will be felt particularly in the loose-head prop position, where he had established himself as a trusted option. However, Bevan Rodd and Emmanuel Iyogun are expected to fill the gap, with Rodd having made just two appearances for England since the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
The selection of Rodd over Baxter raises questions about the depth of talent available in the England squad, especially considering that Jack Kenningham, a prop who has appeared for England's 'A' team, has been called up to the main squad. This could be seen as an opportunity for Kenningham to prove himself at the highest level.
Despite this setback, England will still be considered strong contenders in the Six Nations, with their star-studded back row and powerful forwards looking capable of dominating matches against Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and France.
With several high-profile players missing due to injury or suspension, the Six Nations has already turned out to be a test of depth for all participating teams. The upcoming tournament promises to be an exciting one, with many matches expected to be closely contested and potentially decided by narrow margins.
Baxter's absence will undoubtedly be felt, but England fans will hope that his loss can be offset by the emergence of new talent like Kenningham, who looks poised to make a significant impact in the coming weeks.
, he's such an important player for England and it's really unlucky that he got injured just when they need him most 
. It's like, can't we just have a team without any injuries this time? 
Anyway, Bevan Rodd is gonna have to step up big time and fill Fin's shoes 
, hope he can do it! And omg Jack Kenningham getting called up is such exciting news 
, I'm really looking forward to seeing him play now. The Six Nations is always so intense anyway, but with all these injuries, it's gonna be even more thrilling this year 
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what was he doing before rugby anyway? is it hard on the joints or something? i feel bad for him, hope his surgery goes well 
he's been such an important player and it's not just his skills on the pitch that are gonna be missed but also his experience and work ethic 
hopefully he'll make a speedy recovery and get back to his usual self 
just looked at the injury stats for Fin Baxter and it's crazy 
I mean, you can't blame Eddie Jones for making the tough call but it's not ideal timing with the Six Nations coming up 
. What's going through your mind when you're watching him walk off the pitch? 
. on a more positive note, with jack kenningham stepping up, maybe we'll see some new faces make a mark in the six nations 
Oh man, it's like England rugby is saying "we're gonna crush everyone... until we get injured 
" 18 consecutive matches? That's like me going to the gym every day without missing a single workout 
and then suddenly deciding I'm too lazy to lift anything heavy 
. And Kenningham's been called up from the 'A' team, what makes him think he can handle the pressure of playing in the Six Nations? 
. And what's up with Jack Kenningham being called up for the main squad instead of Rodd? I guess we'll have to wait and see how it all plays out 
hope he makes a speedy recovery tho! 18 games is a pretty big streak to lose, and now they gotta rely on newbies like Rodd & Kenningham 
️ Still gotta believe in our boys, they'll give it their all 
...I mean, Bevan Rodd's got potential but we'll see how he does under pressure 
- either he brings some fresh energy or they're counting on him too much 
...and who knows how many other players will get picked up by the injury bug? 
then suddenly he's out for 6 nats due to a freak injury 
and what about Kenningham? let's see how he handles it... 
i'm more worried bout the back row than prop, tho... Jack Walsh is always injured 
. And yeah, Kenningham's call-up is definitely an interesting move – let's see how he does in his debut! 
The tournament is gonna be super competitive this year, especially with so many injuries and suspensions already piling up 
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. I mean, Bevan Rodd and Emmanuel Iyogun are talented players, but can they replicate Baxter's magic? 
! The Six Nations is gonna be a real test of depth for all teams, so fingers crossed England can rise to the challenge 
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. I mean, Jack Kenningham's been doing well in the 'A' team, so it's not like they're totally flying blind