England grandmaster Manu Tuilagi looking to checkmate Wales

The centre has swapped brawn for pawns in training camp and has impressed teammates with his ability on the chessboardIt has been a strange Six Nations but stand by for the most improbable news of the lot. A craze for playing chess – yes, chess – is sweeping through the England amp and there is an unexpected candidate for the grandmaster. Step forward Manu Tuilagi, vying to be English rugby’s king of the chequered board. Related: Wales's Dan Biggar expected to be fit to face England after knee injury Continue reading...