Ashton names England rugby team for World Cup opener

0 Comments | AFP, September, 2007

VERSAILLES, France (AFP) — England head coach Brian Ashton on Tuesday named his team for the defending champion's Rugby World Cup opener against the United States in Lens on Saturday.

Ashton was forced into a late change after Jonny Wilkinson's injury jinx struck again with the flyhalf suffering a twisted ankle in training here Tuesday.

"Jonny Wilkinson twisted his ankle in training this morning and is not available for selection," Ashton reported.

"He is going for a scan this afternoon to determine the nature and the extent of the injury and until tomorrow there will be no further medical update."

Bath's Olly Barkley will inherit the number 10 shirt, with Saracens' Andy Farrell lining up on the bench.

Despite Wilkinson's absence Ashton was...

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