England release the extras

 

The 17 remaining players will train on Wednesday and Thursday for England before the whole squad re-assembles on Monday, February 23.

 

In addition, Manusamoa Tuilagi and Joe Launchbury will be with the squad to continue their rehabilitation this week.

 

England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster said: “We have reviewed the Italy match this morning with the whole squad and, while we were pleased to score six tries and win by 30 points, we all know there is plenty to work on.

 

“We will release some players back to their clubs this evening as it will be a good opportunity for them to play for their clubs on a big Premiership weekend and before we get together ahead of the Ireland training week.

 

“Mike Brown is in the early days of the graduated return to play protocol and will not be training this week.

 

"Geoff Parling, Tom Wood and Courtney Lawes will be released back to their clubs for further assessment and treatment with a view to them resuming training with us next week.”

 

Players retained: Dave Attwood, Mike Brown, Luther Burrell, Dan Cole, George Ford, Dylan Hartley, James Haskell, Jonathan Joseph, George Kruis, Joe Marler, Jonny May, Jack Nowell, Chris Robshaw, Billy Twelvetrees, Billy Vunipola, Anthony Watson, Ben Youngs.

 

Retained for rehabilitation: Joe Launchbury, Manusamoa Tuilagi.

 

Players released: Brad Barritt, Kieran Brookes, Danny Cipriani, Calum Clark, Alex Corbisiero, Nick Easter, Kyle Eastmond, Danny Care, Tom Croft, Alex Goode, Courtney Lawes, Stephen Myler, Geoff Parling, Mako Vunipola, Richard Wigglesworth, Tom Wood, Tom Youngs.