Lawes returns to England squad in place of Launchbury

LONDON (Reuters) - Lock Courtney Lawes has been recalled to the England squad to play Ireland in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday after Joe Launchbury was ruled out by a hamstring strain, the Rugby Football Union said on Wednesday.

1 min read

Published 25 February 2016 4:49am

Updated 25 February 2016 4:52am

Source: Reuters

Share this with family and friends

Lawes was the only member of the squad who beat Italy last time out to be dropped, being replaced by centre Elliot Daly.

Coach Eddie Jones will name his starting team on Thursday, with Maro Itoje, who impressed off the bench on debut in Rome, possibly in line for his first international start in the second row alongside George Kruis.

(Reporting by Mitch Phillips, editing by:)

Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.