Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade can work in Six Nations – Brad Barritt

By Ben Jaycock

Brad Barritt backs the misfiring duo of Henry Slade and Ollie Lawrence to continue together in midfield for England, stressing the importance of familiarity in centre partnerships.
The former Saracens centre won 26 England caps between 2012-15 and built a solid partnership with Manu Tuilagi which proved the catalyst for memorable Twickenham triumphs including the 2012 win over then world champions, New Zealand.
The jury is out on England’s centre pairing and each of Steve Borthwick’s four options in his squad play the majority of club rugby at inside centre.
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