Flood ruled out of NZ showdown

Published: Monday, 26. November, 2012 in category Northern Hemishere
Toby Flood: Toe injury woe

The Leicester fly-half suffered ligament damage in the big toe of his right foot during England's 16-15 defeat to South Africa.

Owen Farrell, who came off the bench on Saturday, is set to take over at fly-half against the All Blacks, with the uncapped Freddie Burns likely to be named on the bench when head coach Stuart Lancaster confirms his 23-man squad on Thursday.

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