England weigh back-row options after Tom Curry injury for Australia Test

Tom Curry is a major doubt for England's autumn opener against Australia on Sunday after sustaining an injury during Wednesday's training session, with his twin brother Ben poised to start at openside flanker. The injury disrupts coach Steve Borthwick's back-row plans ahead of Friday's team announcement. Ben Curry leads the race for the No7 jersey, while Kepu Tuipulotu and Archie McParland have already been ruled out with injuries from last week's intense contact sessions. Tom Curry was expected to start after Guy Pepper and Sam Underhill were sidelined for the autumn campaign, having impressed against Australia in the Lions' first Test win last summer. Ben hasn't started for England since the 2025 Argentina tour due to hamstring issues.