Manu Tuilagi in frame to return for England’s ‘free swing’ in Ireland

Manu Tuilagi is yet to feature in the Six Nations this year but could be tasked with adding some power to England’s ranks. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Manu Tuilagi is in the frame to return for what England have billed as a “free swing” at the grand-slam chasing Ireland on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s wounded side seek to salvage their Six Nations campaign.

With Ollie Lawrence ruled out with a hamstring injury, Borthwick is forced into another midfield reshuffle with Tuilagi – Ireland’s tormentor-in-chief – available after suspension for the daunting trip to Dublin.