England Squad Update
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Waps' Joe Launchbury has been added to the England squad for Lewis Ludlam, who has suffered a rib injury.
Welcome back @joe_launch 🌹
Get well soon @LewisLudlam. pic.twitter.com/MmFAclz8uc— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) February 8, 2022
Ludlam was taken off during the second half of England's Six Nations opener against Scotland, and during Tuesday's media session, England boss Eddie Jones confirmed that Ludlam will now be sidelined "for a couple of weeks."
Launchbury’s last 6 Nations game was against Wales two years ago.