England call up Ribbans to replace injured Lawes


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 03 Mar 2021

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Premiership - Bristol Bears v Northampton Saints - Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, Britain - December 4, 2020 Northampton Saints' David Ribbans scores their first try Action Images/John Sibley

(Reuters) - Northampton Saints lock David Ribbans has been called up to the England squad for the rest of the Six Nations following the withdrawal of Courtney Lawes, Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Wednesday.

Lawes was ruled out of the rest of the tournament last week after suffering damage to his pectoral muscle in training.

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