Rugby: England to replace injured prop

The English rugby team have called for a replacement for injured prop Andrew Sheridan.

David Wilson, who is currently playing for the England Saxons side in the Barclays Churchill Cup in North America, has been summoned to replace Sheridan.

Wilson is expected to arrive in Christchurch tomorrow.

Sheridan required 12 stitches to close a gash under his left eyebrow inflicted by the boot of teammate Lee Mears when a scrum collapsed during the second half of the All Blacks 37-20 first test victory at Eden Park on Saturday night.

Sheridan, who was yellow carded for a ruck infringement in the 33rd minute, left the field permanently a half hour later .

A medical check this morning has confirmed he will miss the second and final test in Christchurch this Saturday.

- NZPA