England Team To Remain Unchanged - 10th Oct 2007 2:05pm
Originally Posted by BBC Sport
England coach Brian Ashton has named an unchanged team for Saturday's World Cup semi-final against France in Paris.
After a series of injuries he finally had a full squad from which to pick for this game, but has gone for the same XV and replacements who beat Australia.
Centre Andy Farrell, who was forced out of the quarter-final team, is fit but his stand-in Mike Catt keeps his place.
Flanker Lewis Moody was the only worry with a sore shoulder but he has recovered sufficiently to play.
After a series of injuries he finally had a full squad from which to pick for this game, but has gone for the same XV and replacements who beat Australia.
Centre Andy Farrell, who was forced out of the quarter-final team, is fit but his stand-in Mike Catt keeps his place.
Flanker Lewis Moody was the only worry with a sore shoulder but he has recovered sufficiently to play.
Hopefully Robinson and Wilko will be getting fitter now, and the team will be gelling a bit, precisely when they need it! Was great to see Robinson return against the Aussies when people were saying he probably wouldnt play again, I hope his hamstring holds out.
Lets beat the fookin French lol!! Come On England!! Show the bloody football team how its done lmao! How does our Rugby team play absolutely shit between World Cup's, then show they are one of the best teams in the world when it matters??
Starting Lineup:
- Robinson
- Sackey
- Tait
- Catt
- Lewsey
- Wilkinson
- Gomarsall
- Sheridan
- Regan
- Vickery (Captain)
- Shaw
- Kay
- Corry
- Moody
- Easter
Replacements:
- Chuter
- Stevens
- Dallaglio
- Worsley
- Richards
- Flood
- Hipkiss
BBC Sport Report