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England are hoping that Brad Barritt and Geoff Parling will be fit to play a part in the Six Nations Championship but have stopped short of declaring them fit for the Wales opener on Friday 6 February.

The Rugby Football Union said in a statement: “Brad Barritt (Saracens) and Geoff Parling (Leicester Tigers) continue to be treated for knee medial ligament strains and will not train today.

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