Twelvetrees set for England return

Billy Twelvetrees is in contention to return to the England starting line up for the second Test against New Zealand.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Jun 2014, 12:20 BST

Billy Twelvetree warming up for England with Joe Launchbury

The Gloucester centre - who’s family home is in Pulborough - missed Saturday’s agonising 20-15 defeat, but having recovered from an ankle problem he could be among a number of expected changes.

Former Christ’s Hospital School pupil Joe Lanchbury and Joe Marler from Sussex were both part of the England side which impressed at Eden Park despite missing a number of key players.

Stuart Lancaster’s side pushed New Zealand all the way before the world champions showed their class with a last-gasp winning try.

The performance has given England real hope in the three-test series, especially with a number of players set to return this weekend.

One option being considered is moving Manu Tuilagi out to the wing to accommodate the returning Twelvetrees and Luther Burrell.