Chris Ashton injury doubt for England against Wales

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/14491658.stm

Northampton wing Chris Ashton is an injury doubt for England ahead of their second World Cup warm-up match against Wales on Saturday.

The 24-year-old rolled his ankle in training on Thursday and did not practise much on Friday.

A final decision on his fitness will be made on Saturday morning but England manager Martin Johnson remains hopeful.

"He's a bit sore so we'll see how he is tomorrow. Hopefully he will play," said Johnson.

"I safely say 'yes, we would be more careful [given the proximity of the World Cup]'. We want guys to play and we are hopeful he will play.

"If not, we've got Matt Banahan on the bench and we've brought Delon [Armitage] too, so we will make a call about who will play if Chris can't."

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Makes a big difference to English attack if he's out IMO , much rather face Banana Man and Armitage.

If Ashton cannot play hopefully this will give Sharples a chance to see what he can do?..I do hope Ashton is fit enough though

Is Sharples even on the bench ?

No MJ said he would play Banahan or Armitage instead. So unfortunately no chance for Sharples.

I thought that's what it said. Could all be mind games though, Wales have got losing people in training copy righted I swear !

Yes MJ did say he as Banahan and Armatage on the bench, but who will take their place if they have to play.

Damn!And we had put mines in in the in-goal area for his swallow dive!!

majesticimperialman wrote:Yes MJ did say he as Banahan and Armatage on the bench, but who will take their place if they have to play.

Armitage isnt on the bench he is only on standby.

If he is a injury doubt today is it worth the risk playing him tomorrow in what's basically just a competitive training match.

Cymroglan wrote:If he is a injury doubt today is it worth the risk playing him tomorrow in what's basically just a competitive training match.

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You trying to convince Martin Johnson ?