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England Squad announcement - Major trio return
By Tom Webber
Maro Itoje, Chris Robshaw and Jonathan Joseph have returned from injury to form part of England's 31-man training squad for the Six Nations clash with Italy on Saturday.
Saracens lock Itoje sustained knee ligament damage in 32-20 win over Ireland on February 2 and sat out the victory over France and the 21-13 loss to Wales in Cardiff.
However, with Courtney Lawes ruled out for the remainder of the competition due to a calf injury, Itoje has been drafted in to prepare for the Azzurri's visit to Twickenham.
Flanker Robshaw also returns to the fold on the back of a try-scoring display in Harlequins' 31-29 victory at Bath on Saturday.
The former England skipper sat out the November internationals due to a knee injury and has played just four matches since returning in January.
Bath wing Joseph spent nine months out with an ankle issue and, having also made his comeback in January, has appeared just three times for his club this season.
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To be honest, that's excuses. SA players involved all over 12 months a year. That is not the way to excuse what's happening. There is no replacement for actual fitness, which the English need. In all their games, it was clear that they are not fit enough for 80 min playing. You have to put in the work to get fit. Numbers won't change that. They need the right conditioning and fitness coaches. They rely on a defensive system that requires ultimate fitness. Don't use strategies that counters your abilities. Stop seeking excuses. Also it's a mental thing. They have to break through that mental block. Plenty of rumours around that players and coaches aren't happy with Borthwick. That could just be rumour spreading too, however, where there is smoke, there is usually fire
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