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Owen Farrell got the better of Rory Best on Wednesday, as the England and Ireland captains played Connect 4 ahead of the Six Nations.
Despite having an operation on his hand just a fortnight before the Six Nations begins, Owen Farrell expects to be fit to face Ireland.
Eddie Jones' England squad has been boosted ahead of the Six Nations with the return of Bath centre Jonathan Joseph.
Quinn Roux has been called up to the Ireland squad for their first two Six Nations matches after Tadhg Beirne was ruled out.
Jack Nowell, Henry Slade and Luke Cowan-Dickie have all signed fresh two-year deals with Exeter Chiefs, it has been announced.
Wasps saw three England squad members suffer injury scares on Sunday but Dai Young does not foresee any issues ahead of the Six Nations.
Eddie Jones claims Jonny Sexton is the only one allowed to "pick up the red phone and talk to referees."
With this year's Six Nations looming, England fly-half Owen Farrell is expected to be out for up to 10 days after surgery on a thumb injury.
England's preparations for the Six Nations have been hit by the fact captain Owen Farrell needs surgery.
Billy Vunipola will take more motivation from England's response to the 2015 Rugby World Cup than from the disappointment.
Jack Nowell's versatility could be put to the test after Eddie Jones revealed the 25-year-old may feature for England in the pack.
Owen Farrell can thrive as captain in the absence of Dylan Hartley as England begin their Six Nations campaign against Ireland.
Owen Farrell will be England's sole captain against Ireland, with Dylan Hartley unavailable for the start of the Six Nations due to injury.
Ahead of the Six Nations, George Ford says he will always prioritise team success over his own battle with Owen Farrell for selection.
Wales are set to have Taulupe Faletau available for the Six Nations, while Jonathan Joseph may be available for England.
Three weeks before the start of the Six Nations, Sam Underhill has been ruled out of the tournament in a significant blow to England.
