Lawes rules out England return but would play for British and Irish Lions

‘If through some fluke I got a call I would probably do that.’

OPEN TO CALL: South Africa's Jasper Wiese is tackled by Courtney Lawes, Chris Harris and Alun Wyn Jones of the British & Irish Lions. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Courtney Lawes may have retired from international duty with England, but he would play for the British & Irish Lions in Australia in 2025 if asked. 

The Northampton flanker is one of only five players to have played more than 100 Tests for England, but he is not interested in answering any emergency calls from Steve Borthwick should England’s injury crisis in the back row deepen.