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‘I hope he’ll stay’: Borthwick praises Tuilagi before potential swansong

England France Steve Borthwick Manu Tuilagi Six Nations E Daly Elliot Daly Ethan Roots Henry Slade Immanuel FeyiWaboso
Manu Tuilagi in a blue training bib during training this week at Pennyhill Park before what could be his final game for England this weekend.
Manu Tuilagi during training this week at Pennyhill Park before what could be his final game for England. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Manu Tuilagi is set for a potential international swansong against France on Saturday after he was named on the bench for the Six Nations finale in Lyon – but Steve Borthwick has urged the powerhouse centre to stay in England next season.

The 32-year-old centre has not played since suffering a groin injury shortly before Christmas on club duty for Sale, but is primed for a first England appearance since the World Cup after being selected as a replacement for Saturday’s match.

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