Hartley’s in the frame for Twickenham

DYLAN HARTLEY and Elliot Daly remain in contention for England’s Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. Captain Hartley missed last weekend’s 22-16 defeat in France with a tight calf, but head coach Eddie Jones expects the hooker to recover in time to take part in the final round of the Championship. Lions wing Daly sustained a foot injury in Paris and underwent a scan on Monday, the results of which have yet to be disclosed by England. Henry Slade, Alec Hepburn and Nick Isiekwe will return to their clubs after being omitted from the 29man squad retained at England’s Surrey training base to continue preparations for Ireland’s visit. A third defeat for England would be the first time they have lost three games in the Championship since 2006.