Armitage suspended for quarters

England will be without winger Delon Armitage for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against France this Saturday after the player received a one-match ban for a dangerous high tackle.

The retrospective bane came following a tackle made on Scotland’s Chris Paterson during England’s 16-12 triumph over their neighbours.

“It's a shame to lose Delon as he has played well but these things happen and we have some quality wings in Mark Cueto and Matt Banahan to chose from,” said a positive Martin Johnson.

England are also sweating on the fitness of fly-half Jonny Wilkinson after he injured his arm in the game against the Scots.

“[Wilkinson and Tindall] are responding to treatment so we will just have to see where they are up to when we get back into weights and light training,” added Johnson.

England are made the 4/6 favourites by Paddy Power (Go to Paddy Power ») to qualify for their third successive World Cup semi-final by beating France this weekend. And odds of 11/1 can be found with Victor Chandler on Johnson’s men going all the way and lifting the Webb Ellis trophy.

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Posted on:- 03/10/2011 - 13:20 PM
Filed in:- Rugby Union Betting News