Brown suffers concussion setback

England full-back Mike Brown appears unlikely to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Sunday following a setback in his recovery from concussion.


Brown, 29, was stretchered off in the first half of

England's 47-17 win over Italy

at Twickenham on 14 February.


He experienced concussion symptoms last Friday, meaning he had to re-start his recovery and will not resume full training until the end of the week.


Worcester's Chris Pennell has been called up to the squad as cover.


"The decision will obviously centre around Mike's health and wellbeing first and fo…

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