England’s Mike Brown finally cleared to resume rugby after concussion

A major boost to England's World Cup preparations

Mike Brown has been cleared to return to rugby nearly four months after suffering a concussion during the Six Nations. The England full-back suffered the head injury in a heavy tackle against Italy on February 14, and although he returned for England's final match against France on March 21, Brown again felt concussion symptoms after that game and has not played since. But the 29-year-old has now been cleared by medics and is taking part in an England mini-camp this week ahead of the start of their World Cup training camp in two weeks' time. Brown joins Wales wing George North in having had a lengthy break from the game following a concussion. North returned to training earlier this month after suffering a pair of blows to the head during the Six Nations.