England have doubts for clash with All Blacks

ENGLAND are sweating on the fit- ness of Tommy Freeman and Ollie Chessum after the British and Irish Lions duo emerged as doubts for Sat- urday’s clash with New Zealand, writes Duncan Bech.

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Both players sustained injuries in last weekend's 38-18 victory over Fiji, forcing them to miss Monday's practice session and placing uncertainty over their ability to train this week.

Freeman was replaced in the 67th minute of England’s ninth successive Test win because of a hamstring strain, resulting in Henry Arundell’s try-scoring cameo off the bench.

Chessum was also unable to finish the match due to a foot problem and the second row was seen using crutches at the squad's Surrey base on Monday.

Head coach Steve Borthwick therefore faces the prospect of losing two certain starters for the visit of the All Blacks to Allianz Stadium in the main event of the autumn’s four fixtures.