England target World Cup fitness for Feyi-Waboso and Curry

England are focused on ensuring Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tom Curry are fit for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after both players suffered injury setbacks.

Feyi-Waboso will miss the remainder of the autumn internationals after injuring his ankle during England's 44-22 victory over Australia. Curry, meanwhile, will be unavailable for all four Nations Championship matches this month after aggravating a long-standing hip problem in training.

England assistant coach Kevin Sinfield stressed the importance of carefully managing both players and improving cooperation between the national team and their clubs.

The new agreement between England and Premiership clubs gives head coach Steve Borthwick greater control over the workload and medical management of 25 elite players.

Sinfield also praised Feyi-Waboso's impact, describing him as a world-class talent, while insisting that England must give his potential replacement the freedom to play to their own strengths.

Sinfield also rejected suggestions that reports of tension within the squad were responsible for the team's performance against Australia.