Maro Itoje and Sam Underhill hurt during the second test win that squared series; watch the decisive test between England and Australia live on Sky Sports Action this Saturday from 10.15 (start at 10.55)
Last updated: 11/07/22 9:48 am
Sam Underhill has been confirmed outside the final test
Sam Underhill and Maro Itoje have been officially ruled out of England’s third and decisive test against Australia after suffering bruises in last weekend’s second test victory.
The withdrawal of the pair from the squad follows the loss of Tom Curry last week after he also suffered a concussion in the first defeat of the test.
Underhill was sent off in the second half at Suncorp Stadium after an entry to Marika Koroibete, while Itoje’s absence for the final competition had already been confirmed by head coach Eddie Jones after leaving before the rest after a collision with Hunter Paisami. .
In a statement, the Rugby Football Union confirmed that no substitutes will be called for the pair.
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Highlights of the second test between Australia and England, in Brisbane.
Highlights of the second test between Australia and England, in Brisbane.
The decisions made regarding both reflect the updated return-to-play protocols introduced earlier this month.
Northampton Saints boss Lewis Ludlam and the Leicester Tigers look like Ollie Chessum who will start in the third test after stepping off the bench in the first two meetings.
England’s concerns on the sidelines have been partially alleviated by the news that Jack Willis is available to train after retiring from the bench over the weekend due to a rib problem.