England coach Eddie Jones confirmed on Thursday that centre Manu Tuilagi has recovered from a groin injury and will be available for their next Six Nations fixture against Ireland.
Jones also confirmed that Bath full-back Anthony Watson and Exeter centre Henry Slade remain out of action but that Slade had completed his first running session.
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Neither Slade or Watson have played for England in this year’s Six Nations. Watson injured his calf before the defeat to France while Slade picked up a serious ankle injury in December while playing for Exeter against Leicester.
Leicester’s Tuilagi, 28, was injured in England’s first-round defeat to France and didn’t feature during the 13-6 win against Scotland.
This week is a rest week for the tournament with England next facing Ireland on Feb. 23.