England waiting on Maro Itoje after being handed Kyle Sinckler boost

Maro Itoje is a doubt for England’s clash with Ireland because of illness (Mike Egerton/PA)

England have received mixed news on the eve of their pivotal Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland after Maro Itoje emerged as a doubt through illness at the same time as Kyle Sinckler was given the all-clear.

Itoje became unwell overnight and was unable to take part in Friday’s captain’s run, resulting in replacement Joe Launchbury joining Charlie Ewels in the second row for the week’s final practice session.