FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn International - England v Australia - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 13, 2021 England's Sam Underhill reacts after the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
LONDON (Reuters) - Sam Underhill has been named in the extended England squad for Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland at Twickenham, having last played a test in November, while Alex Dombrandt will miss several days' training after testing positive for COVID-19.
Flanker Underhill has missed much of the last few months after suffering separate concussions and then a hip injury but has done enough in his limited outings for Bath to convince head coach Eddie Jones that he is worth a place in the 36-man squad named on Sunday.
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