England’s Six Nations injury woes build as midfield duo pull out of squad

Ollie Lawrence and Oscar Beard out, along with Cowan-DickieOjomoh, Muir and Blamire called up to Borthwick’s squad

England’s midfield options for their Six Nations opener against Italy are dwindling after Ollie Lawrence and Oscar Beard withdrew from Steve Borthwick’s squad because of injury.

The hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has also been replaced in a triple setback as the squad departed for their pre-Championship training camp in Girona.

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