Wing Joe Cokanasiga and flanker Mark Wilson have emerged as potential doubts for England’s opening match of the Rugby World Cup against Tonga this Sunday with both players carrying knee problems.
Both have been unable to take part in full training at England’s training base in Miyazaki.
Cokanasiga has scored five tries in his six England starts to date.
There are seven matches in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.
The opening match kicks off this Friday between Japan and Russia at 10.45pm.
Fiji will face the Wallabies at 4.45pm this Saturday.
France and Argentina face off at 7.15pm Saturday while the All Blacks and Springboks clash at 9.45pm Saturday.
On Sunday, Italy and Namibia play at 5.15pm, Ireland and Scotland face off at 7.45pm Sunday while England clash with Tonga at 10.15pm Sunday.
The Guardian
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