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Six Nations internationals free to play for Bath Rugby against Exeter Chiefs

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Bath Rugby will have all of their Six Nations internationals available for selection ahead of this weekend's Aviva Premiership trip to Exeter Chiefs. The RFU today confirmed that Bath's Dave Attwood, Kyle Eastmond, George Ford and Anthony Watson were among the 18 players being released back to their clubs. England's starting XV from the 20-0 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield will remain at St George's Park for training on Wednesday and Thursday morning. The whole squad will return to Pennyhill Park on Sunday evening to prepare for the match against Ireland next weekend. England head coach Stuart Lancaster said: "We have reviewed the Scotland game with the whole squad and, while pleasing in many aspects, we have identified the areas we need to work on. "There are some inevitable knocks from the weekend but nothing that we anticipate will keep players out of contention for the Ireland game. "The replacements will return to their Premiership clubs and be available to play this weekend which will give them valuable game time." The news is a boost for Bath, who are likely to be without Carl Fearns and Rob Webber against Chiefs after they both suffered injuries in the 24-6 win over Newcastle Falcons on Saturday. Bath head coach Mike Ford also confirmed that Wales international Paul James is free to play against Exeter. Fellow prop, England's Davey Wilson, is in line to make his comeback after two months out with a calf injury. Ford said: "We'll have a full squad to pick from in terms of internationals. "Dave Attwood is coming back, Paul James can play and Davey Wilson has come through today's session, which is good. "We'll pick the team on Thursday, so although we've lost maybe Carl and Rob, we've gained Paul, Dave, and Davey, so it's swings and roundabouts. "No doubt Exeter are in the same boat as us. They'll have injuries and niggles this week. They are the challenges you face every week."England players returning to Aviva Premiership clubs: Chris Ashton (Saracens), David Attwood (Bath Rugby), Brad Barritt (Saracens), Freddie Burns (Gloucester Rugby), Lee Dickson (Northampton Saints), Kyle Eastmond (Bath Rugby), George Ford (Bath Rugby), Alex Goode (Saracens), Matt Kvesic (Gloucester Rugby), Tom Johnson (Exeter Chiefs), Ben Morgan (Gloucester Rugby), Matt Mullan (London Wasps), Ed Slater (Leicester Tigers), Henry Thomas (Sale Sharks), Mako Vunipola (Saracens), Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby), Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers), Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers).Players retained at St George's Park: Mike Brown (Harlequins), Luther Burrell (Northampton Saints), Danny Care (Harlequins), Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers), Owen Farrell (Saracens), Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints), Joe Launchbury (London Wasps), Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints), Joe Marler (Harlequins), Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby), Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs), Chris Robshaw (Harlequins), Billy Twelvetrees (Gloucester Rugby), Billy Vunipola (Saracens), Tom Wood (Northampton Saints).

Six Nations internationals free to play for Bath Rugby against Exeter Chiefs


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