England's Nations Championship campaign faces further disruption following a 45-21 defeat to South Africa. Two players, Cadan Murley and Beno Obano, have been ruled out with injuries sustained in the Johannesburg match, prompting call-ups for Emmanuel Iyogun and Chandler Cunningham-South.

Murley's absence exacerbates selection issues in the back three for head coach Steve Borthwick. He is already without George Furbank due to appendix surgery, and Freddie Steward is being assessed for an ankle injury. Obano's injury halts his return to the national squad after a lengthy absence, with uncapped prop Iyogun now in line for a potential senior debut.

These squad adjustments come as England grapples with a five-match losing streak. A loss against Fiji in their next fixture would intensify scrutiny on Borthwick, especially after a disappointing Six Nations campaign. The team also faces Argentina later in the summer.