Eddie Jones says he spoke to Manu Tuilagi over his future, but the centre had already decided to continue his England career.
Manu Tuilagi has joined Sale Sharks for the 2020-21 season, so he will still be available for England selection.
England prop Joe Marler has received a 10-week suspension after a flashpoint involving Alun Wyn Jones in Saturday's clash with Wales.
Joe Marler and Courtney Lawes will face a disciplinary hearing on Thursday following incidents in the defeat of Wales.
Indiscipline again threatened to undermine Eddie Jones' England against Wales, but their capacity to thrill was also on display.
Eddie Jones has made four changes to the England starting line-up for the showdown with Ireland at Twickenham.
Eddie Jones says Manu Tuilagi should be fit to return against Ireland, while fellow centre Henry Slade will be monitored.
There was mixed news from head coach Eddie Jones for England on the injury front on Thursday.
Eddie Jones confirmed Manu Tuilagi will not face Scotland, but is hopeful the centre will take on Ireland at Twickenham.
In-form Harlequins number eight Alex Dombrandt will play no part in the Calcutta Cup clash after being left out of England's squad.
Manu Tuilagi, George Ford and Jonny May were all the subject of jibes from Matt Toomua ahead of the Australia's battle with England.
England were some way short of their best but won comfortably and without conceding a try in their Rugby World Cup opener against Tonga.
England got their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a winning start, Manu Tuilagi starring with two tries as Eddie Jones' side beat Tonga.
Former England international Andy Goode knows about the daunting prospect of facing Manu Tuilagi, a player he thinks will shine in Japan.
Ireland's hopes of moving to the top of the world rankings on Saturday were crushed by a brilliant England display at Twickenham.
Leicester Tigers have confirmed England centre Manu Tuilagi has signed a new deal with the Premiership club.