Ireland v England: Stuart Lancaster hasn't given up on including Mike Brown in XV for Dublin showdown

Ireland v England: Stuart Lancaster hasn't given up on including Mike Brown in XV for Dublin showdown
England insist they have not yet given up hope of Mike Brown featuring in the starting XV to face Ireland in Dublin on Sunday after the Harlequins full-back completed the next stage of his return-to-play concussion protocol on Tuesday.

Brown, who was knocked unconscious in the first half of England’s victory over Italy at Twickenham, will not be able to return to full contract training until Thursday if he remains symptom-free.

However Graham Rowntree, England’s forward coach, confirmed on Tuesday that Brown would be selected to face Ireland if he successfully comes through the protocol…

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