Anthony Watson out of Rugby World Cup after sustaining calf injury in last week’s defeat to Ireland; Jonny May to replace Watson in England side for Saturday’s warm-up match against Fiji; England to be without banned Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola for start of World Cup
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England head coach Steve Borthwick confirms that Anthony Watson will miss the Rugby World Cup because of a calf problem but has backed him to bounce back quickly.
England head coach Steve Borthwick confirms that Anthony Watson will miss the Rugby World Cup because of a calf problem but has backed him to bounce back quickly.
England wing Anthony Watson has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup due to a calf problem.
Watson picked up the injury in last week’s warm-up defeat to Ireland and has now been withdrawn from the 33-player squad.
The 29-year-old is the second England player to be forced out of the tournament in recent weeks, with scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet absent due to an ankle issue.
- Ben Earl to start at No 8 for England against Fiji on Saturday
- Will Greenwood: England can cope without Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola
- Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola banned for start of Rugby World Cup
- England’s discipline issues persist as Ireland show strength in depth
Jonny May will start for Engla
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