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England call Ted Hill into 23 after losing star to injury

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Ted Hill of England during the England training camp at Camiral Golf & Wellness on January 23, 2025 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

England lock George Martin has been ruled out of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown against Scotland.

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The 23-year-old Leicester player, who was due to be on Steve Borthwick’s bench for the Calcutta Cup clash, has been replaced by Bath forward Ted Hill.

Martin started England’s 26-25 round-two win over France but has been managing a knee problem.

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Ollie Chessum took Martin’s place in the second row alongside captain Maro Itoje when head coach Borthwick named his team on Tuesday.

England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth said: “Unfortunately, George Martin had a bit of a setback this morning, so he’s been withdrawn from the 23 and Ted Hill comes on to the bench in his place.

“He had a couple of bangs post the France game that he and we thought were going to be all right.

“But to go and play a Test match, you have to be close to a hundred per cent.

“He’s not quite right this morning so we made that decision pre-training. Ted Hill trained fully in that position.”

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Martin has suffered previous knee issues during his career.

Wigglesworth allayed fears the situation is becoming a concern.

“No, it isn’t; just because of the nature of these ones are bangs, rather than it being anything structural, so no, not concerned,” he said.

“George is incredibly diligent, getting to know his body more and more. You guys watch him, you know what he puts himself through.

“The way he plays we want him to be able to rip in as he does. And, if we’ve got any risk of that (not happening), then we’ve got Ted and we’re pleased to put him in.”

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Hill, who has two England caps, has not featured at international level since the summer of 2021.

The 25-year-old made his Test debut as a replacement in a 35-15 victory over Japan in 2018 before coming off the bench in a 43-29 success against the United States three years later.

“He’s been great, we’ve had him in and around the squad for a while now,” Wigglesworth said of Hill.

“He’s played really well for Bath, so we know his talents with the ball. He’s worked incredibly diligently.

“I’m sure he’s excited to get his chance, and we’re excited to watch him go when he comes on.

“He’s an incredible athlete, not only quick across the ground, but quick in the air, line-out time.

“He’ll add; he’s got a different set of super strengths to George Martin but we’ll expect him to bring the best of him when he comes on.”

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Tom 65 days ago

8 seconds of impact

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TI 67 days ago

Sad for Martin, hope he gets well soon. Happy for Hill … this should have happened a long time ago.

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Mark 67 days ago

Tbh i’m not sure George martin has been fully fit for either England or Tigers since the Autumn internationals.

He's seemed at about 80%.

Ted hill definately deserves his call up.

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Bob Salad II 67 days ago

Plenty - including me, should be happy with Ted’s inclusion.

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TI 67 days ago

Indeed, count me in.

It’s just frustrating, how some players get million chances (not to point fingers, but … cough, cough … Dombrandt), and others need a bit of luck and misfortune on the part of someone else to get their long overdue opportunity.

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Tom 67 days ago

Yeah he's long deserved a chance.

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