England's Easter not fit

Published: Saturday, 27. August, 2011 in category England
Easter: Pulls out

Easter was replaced in the starting line-up by Hendre Fourie, who is not a member of Martin Johnson's 30-man squad for the New Zealand tournament, with James Haskell switching to number eight to accommodate the Sale openside.

England fielded a new-look centre partnership of Alesana Tuilagi and Mike Tindall at Aviva Stadium, with Jonny Wilkinson featuring at fly-half.

Brian O'Driscoll was missing for Ireland after sustaining a 'stinger' injury to his shoulder, while flanker Sean O'Brien sat out the match because of a knee problem.