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England bring in cover

Image: England call up: Corbisiero

Alex Corbisiero and James Simpson-Daniel have been added to the England squad ahead of Saturday's match with Italy.

Corbisiero and Simpson-Daniel join squad

England have added London Irish prop Alex Corbisiero and Gloucester wing James Simpson-Daniel to their squad for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations fixture with Italy. Corbisiero has replaced the Wasps loose-head Tim Payne, who has returned to his club for treatment for an sternum injury. Simpson-Daniel has also linked up with the senior squad as cover for Bath's Nick Abendanon, who is struggling with a toe problem. England opened their Six Nations campaign with a 26-19 win over Wales in Cardiff and welcome Italy to Twickenham looking to maintain their 100 percent record in Tests against the Azzurri.