Northampton Saints flanker Courtney Lawes has been voted as December’s Gallagher Player of the Month, winning 47% of the vote in the public poll ahead of Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Finn Russell and Alfie Barbeary (both Bath Rugby).
For England’s trip to Wales in round three of the Guinness Six Nations, head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed that Courtney Lawes will make his return for England following a calf injury which kept him out of contention the opening two rounds.
After announcing that Owen Farrell will be England’s captain after unveiling his first 36-man England squad as head coach, Steve Borthwick says that the 31-year-old’s character is “integral” to the development of his team moving forward.
Announced as England captain ahead of their opening Autumn Nations Cup match against Argentina this Sunday at Twickenham, Owen Farrell spoke about leadership and how the role has developed.
Despite having been originally named in England’s matchday squad to take on Wales at Twickenham, Manu Tuilagi has since withdrawn with a hamstring injury. Here is the latest reaction from Joe Harvey.
England will continue to miss the services of Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes for the second round Six Nations game against Italy as he is yet to recover from a concussion.
With South Africa coming to Twickenham at the weekend, Courtney Lawes and Jonny May discussed how this ‘new’ England will be looking to take on the world champions in the Autumn Nations Series.
Following England’s 69-3 win over Tonga last Saturday, England head coach Eddie Jones spoke about Courtney Lawes, George Furbank, Emma Raducanu and playing Australia next weekend at Twickenham.
Gaining his 87th cap against Italy on Saturday afternoon, blindside flanker Courtney Lawes talks about getting back on the horse as England look to kickstart their Six Nations campaign.