England boost as Manu Tuilagi returns with Leicester

Manu Tuilagi will make his Leicester comeback today before reinforcing England’s push for the RBS 6 Nations title.

Tuilagi has recovered from the hamstring strain that has forced him to miss the Tigers’ last three games and starts the Aviva Premiership clash with Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop knowing Eddie Jones will be watching from the stands.

Tuilagi won’t be ready for next week’s clash with Ireland but Jones is hoping to involve him against Wales on March 12, although Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill has expressed misgivings over such a rapid return to international rugby.