Mike Brown given two days rest as England ready for return to training
Monday 16 February 2015 18:33, UK
England will rest full-back Mike Brown completely for two days to ensure he is fit to take on Ireland in Dublin on March 1.
Brown was removed on a stretcher in the early stages of England's 47-17 victory over Italy at Twickenham after suffering a nasty blow to the head.
He watched the majority of the second-half from the touchline and coach Stuart Lancaster revealed he was frustrated at not being allowed to return to the game.
Brown will be put through the mandated return-to-play concussion protocols this week as England begin their preparations for the trip to the Aviva Stadium, which is already being built-up as a potential Six Nations decider.
England medics were due to assess the full squad on Monday night before they return to training on Tuesday.
"We'll review the Italy game in the morning followed by training and we will then release a number of players back to their clubs in the evening ahead of the Aviva Premiership this coming weekend," said Lancaster.
"We will then train on Wednesday and Thursday before we come back into camp on Monday.
"Mike Brown has been given two days complete rest and will be re-assessed this evening as part of the graduated return to play protocol."
