Eddie Jones confirmed this lunchtime that Wasps' Joe Launchbury would replace the injured Lewis Ludlam in the England squad ahead of England's Six Nations trip to Italy on Sunday.

Lewis Ludlam sustained a rib injury that rules him out for Sunday's clash with Italy. However, Jones confirmed: "If all things are equal he will be a reasonable chance to play against Wales (on Saturday 26th February).”

Joe Launchbury returns to the England side following an anterior cruciate ligament knee ligament injury sustained for Wasps vs Bath in April 2021. His experience and skillset will be vital for a you...