* 1. Under RFU guidelines, only players based in the Premiership are eligible for national selection, bringing the pair back into consideration. 2. Though Lawes retired internationally after the 2023 tournament, his domestic return opens the door to adding to his 105 caps, potentially as a 38-year-old at Australia 2027. 3. “It’s great to have Courtney back.
He has unbelievable experience, is an England legend and has been flying in pre-season, as everyone is.” Wigglesworth added. 4. “There is a real excitement about watching him back in the Prem, so I’m enjoying that.” 5. “I have actually bumped into Joe Marchant walking around
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