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Relief for England as Tuilagi is cleared
By Alex Fisher
England's fears of losing Manu Tuilagi for the Six Nations have been eased after he was cleared of making a dangerous tackle during Leicester Tigers' 25-16 loss against Munster in the European Champions Cup on Sunday.
Tuilagi – making his first appearance in three months - was cited following a hit on Chris Cloete in the 49th minute at Welford Road, which appeared to make contact with his opponent's head.
The England centre could have been suspended for up to 10 weeks had he been found guilty – which would have ruled him out of England's opening three games of the Six Nations.
However, the citing has been dismissed by an independent disciplinary hearing, meaning Tuilagi - who pleaded not guilty to the offence - will be able to continue his recovery from a long-term knee injury.
An independent disciplinary committee found that Tuilgai had committed "a reckless act of foul play in that his shoulder had made contact with Cloete's head, however, the committee was not satisfied that the offence had warranted a red card."
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It's the same criticism of Dmac and Mo'unga as well. Sadly the way the game has been heading recently it's the only way to break down a defence, and a player of Lawrences nature would have a very limited chance at doing that because he's too one dimensional.
Noah Lolesio is your sort of player and that worked OK, but only because his team is far more creative than Englands for example. The highly organized Irish attack was also another that didn't require much from the 10, but that is now changing with Prendergast who is in that league mold like the most new age 10's.
So it is in fact your two which would require even more change to make the most of than Marcus Smith.
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There are tougher opponents waiting and they will be punished heavily unless the coaching improves dramatically.
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