Nowell 'in consideration' to start against Ireland

Stuart Lancaster admits Jack Nowell is pushing his claims for a start against Ireland on Sunday.



The Exeter Chiefs winger-come-centre last played for England in the 2014 Six Nations but missed out on their end-of-season tour to New Zealand due to a knee injury.

He struggled to return to full fitness in time for the autumn Tests but Lancaster has been impressed by his club form and he is in the frame to start in Dublin.



Adding to Nowell's chances is the drop in form of Jonny May who struggled defensively in their opening two matches.

Nowell was kept in camp last week but released to…