Joe Cokanasiga out of England's clash with New Zealand due to ankle problem

Joe Cokanasiga during an England training session during 2021 Summer Internationals Joe Cokanasiga will not face New Zealand on Saturday due to injury (Mike Egerton/PA)

England wing Joe Cokanasiga has been ruled out of Saturday’s clash with New Zealand at Twickenham because of an ankle problem.

Cokanasiga was a late call-up for the 52-13 victory over Japan after Jack Nowell was unable to recover in time from an abdominal issue, but the giant Bath back has now been added to the injury list.

Nowell is present among a reduced 25-man squad, however, and is on course to return to the starting XV, with Tommy Freeman also present as additional wing cover.

Owen Farrell will win his 100th cap on Saturday in the third of England’s four internationals this month, with Eddie Jones naming his starting XV on Thursday morning.



More England Autumn Internationals Rugby News >