Rugby: Wales recall Webb to play England

Wales have recalled halfback Rhys Webb to their squad for this weekend's Six Nations match against England, the Welsh Rugby Union said.

Webb (27) was ruled out of last year's World Cup after suffering serious knee and ankle injuries just before the tournament. He returned to action for Welsh club side Ospreys last month.

Gareth Davies has started the first three Six Nations matches at halfback for Wales, helping the team pick up five points with a draw in Ireland and home victories over Scotland and France.

England have won their opening three games to lead the standings going into the clash with Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

Lawes to miss match-up

England lock Courtney Lawes has been ruled out of the clash against Wales due to an ankle injury and replaced in the training squad by uncapped second row Ed Slater.

Lawes has played a part in all three of England's victories in the competition so far, twice coming off the bench, but sustained the injury playing for Northampton against Saracens at the weekend.

Maro Itoje and George Kruis started at lock for England in their last outing, a 21-10 victory over Ireland, but Joe Launchbury should return against Wales if he has recovered from a hamstring injury.

Slater missed the first six weeks of this year with a knee injury and his return for Leicester was delayed when he required 14 stitches to his hand after trying to cut open a frozen bagel for his breakfast in February.

In another change to the squad forced by injury, winger Marland Yarde (shoulder) was replaced by centre Luther Burrell. Uncapped utility back Ollie Devoto returned after recovering from a concussion.

Wales have won two and drawn one of their matches so far in the Six Nations and the Twickenham clash could go a long way to deciding which country wins the competition.

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