Rugby - Ford backs 'explosive' Tuilagi to have big impact for England

Rugby Union - England v Australia - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 24, 2018 England's Manu Tuilagi in action with Australia's Michael Hooper REUTERS/Toby Melville

(Reuters) - Manu Tuilagi is back to his bulldozing best just in time for the Six Nations but the key for England will be finding a way to free up the powerful centre in the spaces where he can do the most damage, his team mate George Ford has said.

The injury-plagued Tuilagi has not played in the Six Nations since 2013, but is set to be named in England's 35-man squad for this year's championship, which starts on Feb. 1.