article_snippet.sent: Joe Launchbury has been sidelined since October because of a nerve problem caused by a bulging disc in Joe Launchbury neck, but is close to regaining full fitness with the showdown against the Tigers pencilled in for Joe Launchbury return.
article_snippet.sent: Joe Launchbury said. '
article_snippet.sent: Launchbury (left) has been out since October due to a nerve problem caused by a bulging disc in Launchbury (left) neck .
article_snippet.sent: Launchbury (left)'s absence has spanned nine missed Tests for England, comprising of the entire autumn schedule and the recent RBS 6 Nations.
article_snippet.sent: The lengthy lay-off has not come without The lengthy lay-off benefits, however, with Launchbury able to spend more time at home following the birth of Launchbury daughter Blythe. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Joe Launchbury has been out of action for Wasps since October .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: 24-year-old suffered a nerve problem caused by a bulging disc in Joe Launchbury neck .
  