"England are sweating on the fitness of Ollie Lawrence before their final autumn clash with Argentina this weekend, the Guardian understands. Lawrence starred on Saturday in the statement victory against the All Blacks but limped off in the closing stages and could be forced to sit out the match against the Pumas on Sunday. The 26-year-old centre will be assessed when England reconvene on Tuesday after an extra day off but if Lawrence is ruled out it would be a blow for Steve Borthwick."
"Lawrence missed the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia last summer with a long-term achilles injury but battled back to action ahead of schedule and while he was omitted from the side that beat Australia at the start of the month, he has impressed against Fiji and New Zealand. Against the Wallabies, Tommy Freeman, a winger by trade, started at outside-centre having explained at the start of the season that he sees his long-term position in midfield. He is sidelined with a hamstring injury, however, and is not available to face Argentina."
England face uncertainty over Ollie Lawrence’s fitness ahead of the final autumn match with Argentina after he limped off late against New Zealand. The 26-year-old centre scored England’s opening try and set up a second before being substituted in the 79th minute and will undergo assessment when the squad reconvenes on Tuesday. Freddie Steward may also be unavailable after a head injury that forced his withdrawal against the All Blacks. Lawrence returned from a long-term achilles problem earlier than expected and impressed against Fiji and New Zealand. Tommy Freeman remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and is unavailable.
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