Following an ill-timed tide of injuries and one positive case of Covid, England have been blessed with good news after learning Manu Tuilagi may return from injury sooner than expected.
It was feared the Sale Sharks centre was due to miss this year's Six Nations as a result of the grade three hamstring tear he suffered early in the November win over world champions South Africa.
However, Alex Sanderson has delivered an encouraging update on Tuilagi's prospects for the weeks ahead, suggesting his player may even be fit to face off against Italy on February 13.
