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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Duncan Bech

Steve Borthwick: Manu Tuilagi and Ollie Lawrence can forge effective partnership

PA Wire

Manu Tuilagi and Ollie Lawrence could be paired together in a potent centre combination as England assess their midfield permutations for the World Cup.

Head coach Steve Borthwick believes that despite broad similarities in playing style – both players are physical carriers who run through rather than around opponents – they can forge an effective partnership.

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