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Eddie Jones says England treated Elliot Daly's possible concussion in the correct manner

Brown tackles Elliot Daly in the opening minutes at Twickenham on Saturday
Image: Fraser Brown tackles Elliot Daly in the opening minutes at Twickenham on Saturday

Eddie Jones says England's medical staff followed protocols "to the absolute letter" when dealing with Elliot Daly's injury against Scotland.

The Wasps winger, included in Jones' squad on Monday for the Six Nations finale with Ireland, was taken off early in the first half of England's 61-21 Calcutta Cup win at Twickenham on Saturday for a head injury assessment (HIA).

Daly appeared to be hurt by a tackle from Fraser Brown in the second minute, with the Scotland hooker being cited on Monday over the incident, which also saw him sent to the sin-bin.

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He hit the back of his head on the turf and suffered a suspected broken nose when his face collided with the side of Brown's head.

Daly was allowed to return after passing the HIA but then complained of blurred vision and was replaced by Anthony Watson.

That led to questions why Daly was allowed to return, but Jones revealed he had passed a second HIA after the game and suggested the blurred vision had been caused by the blow to the face.

Jones said in The Times: "He had a test by the match doctor and was passed fit, went back on the field and had some blurred vision.

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"He was tested again by the match doctor at the end and passed fit.

"We don't have any concerns at all that we followed the protocols to the absolute letter. He's only got a busted nose now.

"He is following his protocol pretty closely. We are positive he is going to be okay. He is fine. Very well."

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