England secured a significant win against Italy in the Six Nations, knocking in seven tries, but suffered a setback with Ollie Lawrence's Achilles injury early in the match. Head coach Steve Borthwick remained hopeful yet cautious about the severity of the injury, emphasizing the best care for Lawrence. Teammate Fin Smith expressed deep concern about Lawrence's possible absence from the upcoming Lions tour, reflecting on their close friendship and the emotional impact of the injury. As England preps for a challenging match against Wales, the loss of Lawrence looms over the team, emphasizing camaraderie in tough times.
We all absolutely devastated for him. He has been a massive part of Bath and pushing them forward, and a massive part of this England team.
When you see one of your best mates potentially losing the chance to go on a Lions tour and what was bound to be a massive year for him, it breaks your heart.
We'll know more in the next 48 hours when he has the scans and he sees a specialist. Fingers crossed it's not quite as severe as we fear it might be.
Wales, Cardiff, the Principality [Stadium] is a tough place to go, I've been fortunate enough to play there numerous times and I know exactly how it is.
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