Injuries to key players have given coach Dean Ryan a major headache ahead of Gloucester' return Heineken Cup clash against Bourgoin.
Anthony Allen has agreed a two-year extension to his current deal at Gloucester.
Dean Ryan attacked England's selectors over their treatment of Anthony Allen.
Mike Tindall insists Gloucester team-mate Anthony Allen is ready to play for England.
England are sweating on the fitness of Mathew Tait ahead of the clash against New Zealand.
Anthony Allen and David Young are October's young potential stars.