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England hand Joe Launchbury Six Nations recall one week after ending nine-month lay-off

Eddie Jones has seen enough from Joe Launchbury in his recent Wasps appearances to offer the lock an England recall despite him playing just 101 minutes of rugby in the past nine months

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022

England call up Joe Launchbury as Lewis Ludlam ruled out of Italy clash

Veteran second row Launchbury has been called into the squad as cover after overcoming a knee injury

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

Six Nations: Joe Launchbury called up by England as Lewis Ludlam ruled out of Italy clash

England will be without flanker Lewis Ludlam for Sunday’s Six Nations meeting with Italy due to a rib injury, while Courtney Lawes remains an “outside chance” for the game due to concussion.

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2022