Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty after World Cup: ‘It’s time’
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I think it’s time,” said Lawes, England’s fifth most-capped male player, suggesting that he had a desire to spend more time with his children. To be able to finish with this group is something I’ll treasure forever.” open image in gallery Courtney Lawes will retire from England duty at the end of the tournament in France A one-club man, Lawes is contracted at Northampton Saints for another season and intends to play on domestically. open image in gallery Courtney Lawes scored only his second England try against Japan in Nice “It’s five months of staying with your brothers. open image in gallery Steve Borthwick has hailed Courtney Lawes’s intelligence and work-rate The England head coach hailed his vice-captain’s qualities nearly a decade and a half after welcoming him into the Test fold as a player.
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