Martin Johnson is taking a dangerous gamble with his squad for New Zealand, thinks Stuart Barnes.
Tom Varndell and Dominic Waldouck will replace the injured Paul Sackey and Dan Hipkiss in England's squad for New Zealand.
England manager Martin Johnson has turned to Leicester centre Dan Hipkiss to fill the void left by the injured Danny Cipriani.
Danny Hipkiss is in defiant mood as Leicester prepare to face Ospreys in the EDF Energy Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday.
Andy Farrell has thanked England's doctors for their patch-up work after he suffered an horrific head injury during the win over Wales.
Brian Ashton has told Sky Sports News that his World Cup squad is taking shape.
Leicester centre Dan Hipkiss will make his England debut against Wales on Saturday.
Centre Dan Hipkiss looks to prove his worth for England ahead of World Cup.
Dan Hipkiss, James Hamilton and Tom Croft have all signed new contracts with Leicester.
Leicester made light of the absence of their England stars as they toppled Worcester.
Saracens' European hopes were dented after they lost 13-12 to Leicester.
Mark Mayerhofler starts for Newcastle Falcons against Leicester Tigers at Kingston Park.
Pat Howard was delighted with the character that his side showed against Stade.
Dan Hipkiss scored a last minute try to give the Tigers a 17-15 win over the Ospreys.
Leicester bounced back to winning ways with a 42-16 win over Worcester at Welford Road.
Leicester Tigers made a sensational start to the season, beating Northampton 32-0.