Courtney Lawes' concussion issues hands Eddie Jones a captaincy dilemma
The TelegraphCourtney Lawes, England's most recent men's Test captain, will not link up with the squad for next week's training camp in Jersey as he continues to recover from concussion. Lawes will not feature for Northampton Saints this weekend against Bath, leaving him with no match time to prepare for the autumn Tests with England's players rested next weekend before the opening game against Argentina on November 6. Eddie Jones, the England head coach, delayed naming a captain for England's upcoming Tests after Monday's squad announcement, with Owen Farrell a leading alternative along with Tom Curry. Analysis: Lawes' absence would create captaincy dilemma When praising Owen Farrell's form for Saracens earlier this week and lamenting for the second time this season that Farrell does not get enough praise or love from the rugby public, Jones made an interesting point around Farrell's approach with referees, subtly suggesting that he not as strong as communicator in that area as others.
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