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Danny Cipriani to return from injury for Gloucester ahead of England's Six Nations campaign

Danny Cipriani during the Champions Cup match between Gloucester Rugby and Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm Stadium on December 14, 2018 in Gloucester, United Kingdom.
Image: Danny Cipriani has not played since suffering an injury in defeat against Exeter Chiefs last month

Danny Cipriani will make his return for Gloucester on Friday against Munster as he looks to prove his fitness ahead of England's Six Nations campaign.

The fly half has been out injured since suffering a chest injury against Exeter Chiefs last month, but will start for Gloucester in their Champions Cup fixture at Kingsholm.

England begin their Six Nations campaign against holders Ireland in Dublin on February 2.

Danny Cipriani of England looks on during the second test match between South Africa and England at Toyota Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Bloemfontein, South Africa
Image: Cipriani has not played for England since June

Cipriani has not played for England since he lined up against South Africa in June, but will be hoping to earn a recall to Eddie Jones' squad, with the World Cup looming at the end of the season.

Cipriani is not the only player making their return from injury for Gloucester on Friday. Ollie Thorley will start on the left wing and Franco Marais has been named as a replacement.

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Gloucester are currently bottom of Pool Two, but only trail leaders Munster by four points and will still have hopes of qualifying for the next stage.

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