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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Gerard Meagher

England coaches tell Lawes and Marchant they need to prove themselves in Prem

Courtney Lawes in action for England against South Africa in the 2023 World Cup
Courtney Lawes in action for England against South Africa in the 2023 World Cup. Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP

Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant have been warned they must go “over and above” the performances of their rivals in the first five weeks of the new season to earn England recalls this autumn.

Lawes, 37, and the 30-year-old Marchant have both joined Sale this summer after spells in France and stated their ambition to resurrect their international careers, having last represented England at the 2023 World Cup.

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