Young trio called up with England

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Gloucester duo and Billy Twelvetrees and London Wasp lock have been called up to the Training squad as injury covers ahead of Saturday’s Test against at .
Burns replaces Jordan Turner-Hall, who will stay at for treatment on an inflamed knee, while Twelvetrees comes in as temporary injury cover for Jonathan Joseph who suffered an ankle injury against Harlequins two weeks ago.
Launchbury comes is for his teammate Tom Palmer who has been stuggling with a tight calf muscle since last week.
England Head Coach said: “Tom’s training was limited last week because of a calf injury so we are bring Joe in as a precaution and because of the form he has shown recently.
“Freddie has been playing well in the too and, with Jordan needing to stay at Harlequins for treatment, we are keen to have a look at him.
“JJ is continuing his recovery from an ankle injury and this is a good chance to get Billy in for training.”

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