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LONDON : England lock Maro Itoje could miss Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham through illness, though he does not have COVID-19 and is expected to recover, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Friday.

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England waiting on Maro Itoje after being handed Kyle Sinckler boost

England have received mixed news on the eve of their pivotal Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland after Maro Itoje emerged as a doubt through illness at the same time as Kyle Sinckler was given the all-clear.

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England forced to rejig after Lawes, Hill ruled out of Six Nations opener

Eddie Jones is facing a selection headache after forwards Courtney Lawes and Jonny Hill were ruled out of England's opening Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday.

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England pair Courtney Lawes and Jonny Hill still in contention to face Scotland

England insist Courtney Lawes and Jonny Hill are still in contention for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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