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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Gerard Meagher

Courtney Lawes on course to return as England captain against Wales

Courtney Lawes takes part in England training this week and is ready to play against Wales next weekend.
Courtney Lawes takes part in England training this week and is ready to play against Wales next weekend. Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters

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.

Lawes has not played since mid-January while he has progressed through the head injury return to play protocols. He has been largely restricted to training on his own but the England defence coach Anthony Seibold on Friday confirmed that Lawes took a full part in a full-blooded session.

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