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Marler and Launchbury pull out of England’s Six Nations squad

Harlequins prop Joe Marler and Wasps lock Joe Launchbury have withdrawn from England’s Six Nations squad.

Launchbury is out through injury, with a stress fracture to his leg, while Marler has withdrawn for personal reasons.

Bath second row Charlie Ewels and Wasps loose-head Tom West will join up with the squad when they gather on Wednesday.

England open their Six Nations campaign against Scotland on 6 February.

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