Curry Twins to Start Together for England in Six Nations Opener

In a historic moment for English rugby, twins Tom and Ben Curry will become the first brothers to start a Test match together for England in the opening round of the 2025 Men’s Six Nations against Ireland. Tom, the younger by 90 minutes, has a more extensive experience with 56 caps, while Ben is preparing for his seventh cap. Head coach Steve Borthwick has selected the Curry twins in flanker positions, aiming to leverage their speed and dynamism in a match against the Six Nations favorites. This marks a significant milestone as the brothers had previously only appeared together in a matchday squad but never on the field simultaneously. Additionally, Cadan Murley is set to debut on the left wing, while the team will also feature other key players returning from injury. Borthwick's selection strategy reflects an intention to challenge Ireland's breakdown strength with a trio of versatile flanker roles.