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England set for reshuffle in the back row for All Blacks Test

Tom Curry ‘highly unlikely’ to be fit for clash against New Zealand

head coach has thrown into doubt the likelihood of being available for Saturday’s match against .
Jones confirmed the openside flanker was ‘highly unlikely’ to be fit for the showdown after limping off injured in the 12-11 victory over at the weekend.
“It is highly unlikely,” Jones told Sky Sports. “He is going for an examination now and the news probably is not going to be too good. It gives an opportunity for someone else to play No 7.
“We have got Sam Underhill or Mark Wilson that can play No 7 and there is an opportunity for [Zach] Mercer to play No 8.”
Jones revealed the return of Courtney Lawes (back) looks promising after resuming light training in recent days. The lock will be given the green light to be a full participant in training this week.
“He (Lawes) did some running yesterday and looks in pretty good nick. He will fully train on Tuesday.”
and George Kruis were both outstanding on the weekend. But there is always the opportunity to play Maro at No 6 and for Courtney to come in so it gives us some good options there.”
England have beaten the five times in 24 outings on home soil, New Zealand 18 and one draw.

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