Marler and Launchbury pull out of England’s Six Nations squad

Marler and Launchbury pull out of England’s Six Nations squad

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Harlequins prop Joe Marler and Wasps lock Joe Launchbury have withdrawn from England’s Six Nations squad.

Launchbury is out through injury, with a stress fracture to his leg, while Marler has withdrawn for personal reasons.

Bath second row Charlie Ewels and Wasps loose-head Tom West will join up with the squad when they gather on Wednesday.

England open their Six Nations campaign against Scotland on 6 February.