England v Fiji: Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward injury doubts with Marcus Smith contender to come in

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England's chances of claiming their ninth consecutive victory in the Quilter Nations Series hang in the balance as injury doubts surround wing Tom Roebuck and full-back Freddie Steward.

The duo both pulled out of training sessions this week, with Roebuck suffering an ankle injury after a key role in England's 25-7 win over Australia last weekend. His absence would be felt, having played a pivotal part in two of the three tries scored by the team.

Meanwhile, Steward, who started at full-back against Australia, has not trained due to hand injuries sustained during that match. If either player is unable to play on Saturday, England are likely to look to Marcus Smith as an alternative.

Smith played 15 for England in their last outing and would be more than happy to fill the void once again. He was known for his versatility at fly-half before being shifted across to full-back. The role is not alien to him, given his experience there over the past two years.

Sinfield, assistant coach to head coach Steve Borthwick, acknowledged that finding a balance in the squad would be necessary to keep all three fly-halves – Smith, George Ford and Henry Pollock – happy.

"I don't know how you can keep them all happy," Sinfield said. "But that's how it should be at this level – there is always someone who is a bit disgruntled or frustrated, because they all want the shirt now."
 
ugh man england's gonna struggle w/o roebuck & stewert 🤕 those two were killin' it last week 😅 now smith's gotta step up again... been there done that... 🙄 but for real though sinfield's right tho, fly halves are competitive af 👊 gotta find that balance or they'll all lose their heads 🤯
 
😬 England's chances of winning are slipping away by the minute 🤕... I mean, what's going on with these injuries? First, Tom Roebuck pulls out and then Freddie Steward goes down too? That's like something straight out of a movie where the main characters are constantly getting hurt 🍿. And now they're looking to Marcus Smith to fill in, which is cool but also kinda concerning... will he be able to step up and save the day? 🤞
 
.. England's chances of winning are looking pretty sketchy right now 🤕. I mean, Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward are both major players and their injuries could really throw off their lineup. They're talking about using Marcus Smith as a replacement, which is weird since he was already doing the full-back thing for like two years now 🤔.

And then there's this quote from Sinfield... "I don't know how you can keep them all happy" 😂. It's not like they're asking to be kept happy, they just want to win and help their team do well! Maybe the coaching staff should focus on finding a balance instead of trying to make everyone happy all the time? Just saying 💁‍♀️.

Also, I'm loving how Sinfield is calling out the fact that three fly-halves are competing for positions 🤯. It's like they're all in this together and need to work as a team to come out on top! Fingers crossed England can pull it together and still get that win 😅.
 
omg i feel for england rn 🤕 they've got some tough decisions to make with these injuries and player availability 😬 tom roebuck's absence would be a big loss, he was on fire last weekend ⚡️ meanwhile freddie stewart's hand injury is no joke 💔 and if they have to go w/ marcus smith at fullback again, that's not ideal 🙅‍♂️ sinfield's right tho, it's all about finding balance in the squad 👍 those three fly-halves are talented, but can't all be happy at once 😂
 
🤕 England's chances of winning are getting slimmer by the day 🏉. First, it was Jack Nowell going down with an injury and now Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward are both struggling with injuries 🤕. That would leave Marcus Smith to fill in again, which might not be ideal for him 😐. And Sinfield's got a point, how do you keep three fly-halves happy? It's gonna be a tough game against Ireland 🇮🇪...
 
this england team is having some major issues... first tom roebuck and freddie stewart are out injured... i mean, you can't just drop two key players like that, especially with the quilter nations series on the line 🤔. and to make matters worse, sinfield's saying it's hard to keep all three fly-halves happy? like, what's going on here? smith's a great player, but he can't just be relied upon every time... or is that exactly what's gonna happen? 😬
 
🤔 England's chances of winning are taking a hit if Roebuck and Steward can't play 🤕. I mean, Smith would be a solid backup, but you gotta feel for the lads trying to make a comeback from injuries 💉. It's crazy how much pressure there is on those fly-halves - it's like they're all fighting for the same spot 😬. I wonder if Sinfield's advice to just let them vent and get frustrated is actually the right approach 🤷‍♂️? It's like, at this level, you gotta have that fire in your belly to perform 💥. Fingers crossed Roebuck and Steward recover in time to save England from a tough day out ⚽️!
 
🤔 I think England needs to focus on not relying too much on one player and get Smith in there ASAP! 🚀 He's proven himself before and can make a difference. Can't let Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward's injuries derail their chances of beating Scotland 💪. Also, what's going on with all these fly-halves? It's not healthy for the team to have three of them fighting for one spot 🤯. Sinfield's right, though - it's part of being at this level, but they need to find a way to make it work without driving any of them crazy 😬.
 
IT'S GOING TO BE A TOUGH GAME FOR ENGLAND WITHOUT ROEBUCK AND STEWARD!!! THEY NEED THOSE TWO GUYS BACK IN THE SQUAD ASAP! MARS SMITH IS LOOKING GOOD AS AN ALTERNATIVE BUT IT WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT ROEBUCK'S SPEED ON THE WING 🤯🏉
 
🤦‍♂️ England's chances are looking pretty sketchy atm... I mean, Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward are key players and if they're out injured, it's gonna be tough. They've gotta find a way to keep Marcus Smith happy tho, he's been doing well in the fly-half role. But, you know, at this level, everyone's always looking for a chance to start... 🤔
 
idk why ppl think england's gonna win w/o roebuck & stewert lol... tht's like trying 2 build a house without foundation 🏠🚧 smith might do, but its not the same as having those 2 guys on the pitch. he's all about filling gaps now, which isnt exactly what they need right now 🤔
 
🤔 so england's chances are being messed up by injuries lol what's with all these fly-halves? smith, ford, pollock... it's like rugby has more positions than i can keep track of 🏉 anyway, sinfield makes a point, at this level you gotta have players who want to be there and aren't afraid to speak up 👊 but still, can't they just get the team together without drama? 💔
 
Ugh I'm literally freaking out thinking about England's chances in this Quilter Nations Series 🤯💥 They need Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward on that pitch ASAP 🚨🔴! Roebuck was a total game-changer last weekend, his injury is like a punch to the gut 😩. And now they're relying on Marcus Smith again? I mean I trust him, but it's not gonna be the same 💔.

And can we talk about Sinfield for a sec? 🤷‍♀️ The man just said that he can't keep three fly-halves happy and I'm over here dying 🤣. Like what even is the point of having all these talented players if you're just gonna make them feel like they're not good enough? 😡 It's like, keep them on the team, give 'em a chance to shine! Don't be afraid to make some tough decisions and shake things up 🔄.

Anywayz I'm low-key hoping for England to pull it together this weekend 💪. They got this! Or else 😩
 
THE ENGLISH RUGBY TEAM IS GETTING A BIT STRETCHY WITH ALL THESE INJURIES!!! 🤕 IT'S LIKE THEY'RE PLAYING A GAME OF RUGBY-RELATED ROULETTE WHERE YOU NEVER KNOW WHO'LL BE ABLE TO TAKE THE FIELD ON SATURDAY! 🎲 TOM ROEBUCK AND FREDDIE STEWARD ARE KEY PLAYERS, SO IF ONE (OR BOTH) CAN'T MAKE IT, IT'S GOING TO BE A TOUGH ROW TO HARVEST FOR STEVE BORTHWICK AND HIS COACHES. BUT MARCUS SMITH IS LOOKING GOOD AS AN ALTERNATIVE, SO THAT'S A BRIGHT SPOT IN ALL THIS CHAOS! 🌟
 
🤔 England's situation with these wing and full-back injuries got me thinking... if Roebuck and Steward can't make it, Smith would definitely be a great fill-in. He played so well last time out and has that versatility to adapt to different positions. But I think the bigger issue here is how they're managing their squad. They've got three top-notch fly-halves and it's hard to keep everyone happy with playing time. That's just part of competing at this level, right? 🏉
 
omg, england's chances of winning are literally hanging by a thread 🤕🏉. Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward being out with injuries is huge and smith playing fullback again would be a game changer for them 👍. but man, sinfield is so on point about keeping all three fly-halves happy 😂 it's like they're all trying to be the star of the team 🤔. i hope england can pull through despite the injuries and still make it to 9 wins in a row 💪🏉
 
I'm telling you, something fishy's going on here... 🐟 England's got some major injury doubts and suddenly they're relying on Marcus Smith to step up again? It's like they don't trust their own squad. And what's with the constant swapping of fly-halves? It's all a bit too convenient for me. I mean, Sinfield says it's just about keeping everyone happy, but I think there's more to it than that... maybe he's trying to create some drama or something? Anyway, if Smith is gonna play, it's gonna be an interesting game for sure 😏
 
man i'm lovin the quilter nations series so far but the injuries are killin it 🤕 especially tom roebuck, he was on fire last week and now he's out. that would be a huge blow to england's chances of winning this thing again...i mean 9th consecutive victory is no joke!

and then there's freddie stewert, he's been solid at fullback but now he's dealing with hand injuries 🤕. they need to find some new solutions, esp with smith coming back into the mix. Marcus smith is a great player and all but can he fill in for stewert? we'll have to see...and sinfield's comments about balance in the squad make total sense...i mean at this level, everyone wants to play 🤩
 
oh man, england's in trouble 🤕 if roebuck and stewart can't make it i was thinking smith would've been the obvious choice to fill in but sinfield says keep them all happy lol good luck with that 🙄. gotta say, i'm loving this competition so far though. those fly-halves are having a blast 🤸‍♂️ who's gonna be the one to crack under pressure?
 
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