England's Lawes on course to face Wales
Courtney Lawes has resumed full training in time to reinforce the middle phase of England's Six Nations title push.
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Rugby evening headlines as injured Dan Biggar out of Northampton game while England handed Lawes boost
Here are your rugby evening headlines for Friday, February 18.
Courtney Lawes on course to return as England captain against Wales
England have been handed a significant boost before resuming their Six Nations campaign, with Courtney Lawes available to face Wales next Saturday after recovering from a head injury. Lawes has missed England’s first two matches but is on course to return against Wales and comes into the frame for the captaincy.
Williams ready for Tuilagi battle ahead of Twickenham
Liam Williams says he and the Wales back line know what to expect from Manu Tuilagi ahead of their Round 3 clash with England Twickenham in the 2022 Guinness Six Nations. Tuilagi is on Eddie Jones' latest 25-player squad list, having impressed for Sale Sharks after recovering from a hamstring injury, much to the delight of many England fans. Ad/> In classic Tuilagi fashion, he celebrated his return to Gallagher Premiership Rugby by going viral, smashing the ridiculously powerful André Esterhuizen in a video that has been seen thousands of times on social media.
Courtney Lawes ready to return against Wales after recovering from concussion
Courtney Lawes has resumed full training in time to reinforce the middle phase of England’s Guinness Six Nations title push.
Ex-Lions, Bulls coach Mitchell joins Japan as defence coach
Former Lions and Bulls coach John Mitchell, who recently left Eddie Jones' England coaching staff, has joined Japan as defence coach.
Rugby World Cup: John Mitchell lands role with Japan which he will combine with Wasps duties
Wasps attack coach John Mitchell has landed a job with Japan as their new defence coach, which he will combine with his duties at the Premiership outfit.
George at the double as England down Italy in Rome
Finn Russell's late penalty had dealt England a third successive Guinness Six Nations Round 1 defeat, but Eddie Jones' men ran in three first-half tries in the Italian capital to ensure Kieran Crowley's first home Championship game in charge ended in defeat. George's double followed Marcus Smith's opener, while Elliot Daly added the bonus-point score early in the second half. Kyle Sinckler added a fifth late on as England boosted their points difference in a bid to get back into Championship contention.