Manny measuring up to 'Billy Whizz'

ENGLAND may be forced to rip up their back three plans for Saturday's clash with Fiji but will still be able to count on the player acclaimed as the new Jason Robinson.

- By DUNCAN BECH

Wing Tom Roebuck has joined fullback Freddie Steward in becoming a major doubt for the Allianz Stadium appointment because of injury, preventing Steve Borthwick from naming his team on Tuesday as planned.

Steward has yet to train this week due to a hand problem while Roebuck was unable to complete Tuesday’s session after suffering ankle damage. Both players were given until Thursday to prove their fitness.

If they are ruled out, Marcus Smith is expected to be given the number 15 jersey while Henry Arundell could fill the vacancy on the wing in what would be his first Test appearance since the bronze final of the 2023 World Cup.