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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Harry Latham-Coyle

England suffer more injury setbacks before bid to end losing streak against Fiji

  • England's rugby team has suffered a double injury blow ahead of their crucial match against Fiji, with wing Cadan Murley and prop Beno Obano ruled out.
  • Cadan Murley sustained a shoulder injury during Saturday’s defeat by South Africa , while Beno Obano also drops out of the squad due to an unspecified injury.
  • Northampton's Emmanuel Iyogun has been called up to replace Obano, and back-five forward Chandler Cunningham-South has also joined Steve Borthwick's squad .
  • These injuries add to England's selection challenges, particularly in the backline, as they face Fiji on Saturday afternoon amid a five-match losing streak.
  • Head coach Steve Borthwick is believed to be considering potential debuts for teenage wing Noah Caluori and South African-born centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg, who becomes eligible this week, while Freddie Steward is a doubt after rolling his ankle.

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England dealt double injury blow ahead of crucial Fiji clash

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