Courtney Lawes: Ex-England captain available for internationals again after signing for Sale

Former England captain Courtney Lawes has said he has “officially withdrawn from international duty” after signing for Sale Sharks for the 2026-27 season.

The 37-year-old second-row player won three Six Nations titles and played in the 2019 World Cup final during a glittering 14-year England career before retiring from international competition after the 2023 tournament.

Lawes spent his club career at Northampton Saints, winning two Prem titles before joining French outfit Brive in 2024.

“I am officially withdrawing from international duty and I would love to play for England again but first and foremost I want to play well at Sale and we will see what happens next.” he told Sale’s official website., external

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