Leaked England XV reveals Lawes and Tuilagi fit and return

Wednesday, 23 February 2022 at 19:54

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byRugby Rucker

Courtney Lawes is set to be among six changes to the England side to face Wales next weekend after taking a full part in training on Friday morning.

The 32-year-old, who captained England to victories over Tonga and South Africa last November, missed the first two rounds of this season’s Six Nations because of concussion.

Speaking to media on Tuesday, attack coach Martin Gleeson said centre Tuilagi and lock/flanker Lawes - both key performers for Eddie Jones' side - have recovered from hamstring and concussions concerns respectively to return to full training.

England face Wales at Twickenham in Round 3 of the Six Nations on Saturday in a must-win clash, with both nations having lost one and won one in the championship this year so far.

Check out the full predicted XV below.

Likely England XV vs Wales according to the Telegraph

BACK-THREE:

15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
14. Max Malins (Saracens)
11. Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs)

Freddie Steward of England goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

CENTRES:

13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
12. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)
for Joe Marchant

Henry Slade of England kicks the conversion during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

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HALFBACKS:

10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers) for Harry Randall (Bristol Bears)

Marcus Smith of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

FRONT-ROW:

1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs) for Jamie George
3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears) for Will Stuart

Ellis Genge of England (digitally altered) during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

SECOND-ROW:

4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
5. Courtney Lawes (Northampton) for Nick Isiekwe (Saracens)

Maro Itoje of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

BACK-ROW:

6. Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints) for Charlie Ewels (Bath RFC)
7. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
8.Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)

Sam Simmonds (Exeter Chiefs, 7 caps) during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK