Anthony Watson played in England’s warm-up videogame versus Ireland on 19 AugustEngland wing Anthony Watson hasactually been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup in France with a calf injury. England head coach Steve Borthwick states Watson selected up the injury throughout last weekend’s warm-up defeat by Ireland and will be out for a number of weeks. No replacement has yet been called in Borthwick’s 33-man team however Jonny May is set to start on the wing versus Fiji in Saturday’s last warm-up match. England start their World Cup project versus Argentina on 9 September. “We are frantically dissatisfied for Anthony,” Borthwick informed BBC Sport. “He is an essential member of this team and one that has massive regard from everyone. He has had obstacles priorto and constantly worked through them and I understand he’ll be back on the field as quickly as possible.” England v Fiji: Courtney Lawes to captain England on 100th Test appearanceWatson, 29, has won 56
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