England have been handed a double boost before Saturday’s game against Japan with Jamie George making a surprise return to the squad and Jonny May declared fit to sharpen the attack. Courtney Lawes is still absent with a head injury.
George’s return comes out of the blue after he was initially expected to miss the entire autumn campaign having broken two metatarsals when on duty for Saracens at the start of October. His availability is welcome given Luke Cowan-Dickie has only just recovered from a knee injury and England’s other options at hooker are limited. George replaces Newcastle’s George McGuigan in the 36-man squad.
