'Like Love Island without the weather': Elliot Daly on Covid safety protocols

'The new restrictions are definitely different. We thought they were strict during the last campaign,' says England's Elliot Daly 

Elliot Daly of England is tackled by Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson of Ireland during a 2019 international. Daly and England are dealing with strict Covid-related guidelines ahead of the Six Nations. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

England have turned to reality TV show ‘Love Island’ for inspiration as they look to forge social bonds when in camp at The Lensbury during the Six Nations.

Among the tougher coronavirus safety protocols brought in to reduce the risk of an outbreak is a rule that players can only socialise outdoors, in areas that include heaters, a giant chess board and table tennis.