Eddie Jones drops Ollie Lawrence but insists centre has bright England future

The 21-year-old had to wait until the 63rd minute of the 11-6 mauling by Scotland to make his first carry as Farrell struggled to release his backline

Ollie Lawrence has been dropped by England. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Eddie Jones has defended his decision to drop Ollie Lawrence despite the rookie England centre being limited to a peripheral role in the Calcutta Cup defeat.

Lawrence has been jettisoned from the squad altogether, losing his place for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy to Owen Farrell, who has moved position to accommodate the return of George Ford at fly-half.