Sarries boys fit and ready vows George

JAMIE George insists he is fit and fired up for England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday at Twickenham – despite not playing since December 6.

- ADAM HATHAWAY

Saracens’ relegation to the yet-to-start Championship meant a rejig of schedules with George – opting for a bespoke training schedule instead of playing games.

Hooker George managed to fit in a Christmas wedding to long-term partner Katie – but the couple’s honeymoon is on hold.

Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Elliot Daly and George will head to Twickenham without a game under their belts since playing France well before Christmas. Billy Vunipola has played one match – against Ealing Trailfinders.

But George, 30, says the relationship between Saracens staff and Eddie Jones will put him in tip-top shape for the Calcutta Cup.

George said: “When we left in the autumn Eddie said to have a couple of weeks off which we did.