England Mission of Redemption As Transitional Stage Comes Early ; Rbs Six Nations: Italy V England
Birmingham Post › February 09, 2008
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Brian Ashton says England are ready for their Italian job at Stadio Flaminio here tomorrow (2.30pm GMT) - and is confident it will not be a botched mission.
The World Cup finalists have endured a week from hell. Beaten at home by Wales one minute, deprived of five players - Mike Tindall, David Strettle, Andrew Sheridan, Lewis Moody and Tom Rees - through injury or illness the next, Ashton could have locked the door and lay down in a darkened room.See the full content of this document
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England Mission of Redemption As Transitional Stage Comes Early ; Rbs Six Nations: Italy V England
The casualty count could yet increase, with captain Phil Vickery battling to overcome a calf muscle injury that threatens his participation.
If Vickery, who was hurt during training in Bath on Thursday, is ruled out, M...See the full content of this document
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