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James Simpson-Daniel last RBS 6 Natiosn start came in the 2003 Championship
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England draft in Simpson-Daniel and Corbisiero
7 February 2011, 5:44 pm
By Sportsbeat
Gloucester wing James Simpson-Daniel and London Irish prop Alex Corbisiero have been called up to the England squad ahead of their RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy on Saturday.
Simpson-Daniel, who made his last appearance for England prior to the 2007 World Cup, joins the squad as cover for Nick Abendanon who is struggling with a toe injury.

The 28-year-old memorably rounded Jonah Lomu while playing for the Barbarians in 2002 but has only ten England caps to his name due to a string of injuries.

But after two years injury-free, Simpson-Daniel will give manager Martin Johnson a viable alternative to Bath giant Matt Banahan on the England bench.

Corbisiero meanwhile, comes in for Wasps’ Tim Payne who drops out of the squad with a sternum injury.

However, the 22-year-old New York-born prop, who has been used at both loosehead and tighthead this season, is unlikely to make his England debut in Saturday’s match at Twickenham, with David Wilson favourite to retain his place on the bench.

Both players started England Saxons' 20-11 defeat to the Ireland Wolfhounds on Saturday at Ravenhill.



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