Worry for England as Saracens star withdrawn from Glasgow clash – Huge Rugby News

Last updated: 19/01/2019 12:21 pm

Eddie Jones might be a little more on edge than he was last night with the news just breaking that one of his key men, his Captain has withdrawn from Saracens Champions Cup game with Glasgow.

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Owen Farrell withdrawn due to minor wrist injury..
Alex Goode in at fly-half, David Strettle on the wing, Liam Williams at full-back and Matt Gallagher on the bench ? https://t.co/NnDfbWSm7u
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Owen Farrell who Jones has chosen as captain has been withdrawn by Saracens due a minor wrist complaint. With Saracens already qualified England fans will be hoping this is purely precautionary.

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Interestingly, Alex Goode who normally runs out at Full-Back is set to wear the 10 jersey. Goode played underage rugby for England at 10 starring for the England u20 side in the 2008 Junior World Cup where they lost to New Zealand in the final.

The match is live on BT Sport at 13:00.