Unnamed Player Fails RWC Drug Test

An unnamed player failed a drugs test during the Rugby World Cup, the International Rugby Board has revealed.

The player's identity has been withheld but the IRB confirmed he plays for a nation that failed to qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition.

The positive test was returned following a match in the final round of the pool phase.

A statement from the IRB said: "The player is provisionally suspended until the outcome of a hearing."

The IRB collected 76 blood samples and 216 urine samples during the World Cup.

IRB anti-doping manager Tim Ricketts said: "The player and his union (who exited the tournament after the pool phase) have been informed of the finding.

"Due to confidentiality provisions no further information can be released until the case is heard and a decision made."

All 20 teams were subjected to "an extensive programme" of testing before the tournament began that included urine and blood controls to screen for banned substances including EPO and Human Growth Hormone (hGH).

Japan's Ryohei Yamanaka tested positive for methyltestosterone, which was contained in cream he used to assist the growth of his moustache, and he was banned for two years.

Russian player Evgeny Pronenko was banned for six months after testing positive for Furosemide, a diuretic.

Ricketts continued: "The IRB and its member unions operate a zero-tolerance policy towards doping in rugby and this comprehensive testing programme administered across the 20 teams both before and during the tournament underscores our collaborative commitment in this pivotal area of the game.

"The one adverse finding also demonstrates that education is key, even for painkillers, and we will continue to work in partnership with our member unions to ensure that players, coaches and medical staff have access to the best possible educational resources and take greater responsibility for what they consume and administer."

Henry Names Unchanged All Blacks

New Zealand coach Graham Henry has named an unchanged starting line-up for the World Cup final against France on Sunday. Henry is able to call on the XV who kicked off the semi-final against Australia, with the only change coming on the bench where loose forward Adam Thomson replaces Victor Vito.

Captain Richie McCaw will win his 102nd cap and will combine with Kieran Read and Jerome Kaino in the back-row for the 21st Test, an All Blacks record for a loose forward trio.

Keven Mealamu will join Sean Fitzpatrick as the most capped All Blacks hooker when he makes his 92nd Test appearance on Sunday.

"This is the biggest game of the players' lives and there is obvious excitement and anticipation of what lies ahead," Henry said. "To be playing in the final of the Rugby World Cup in front of our home crowd is going to be massive, and a very special occasion for the team as well as our fans.

"This French team, we're not sure who's going to turn up. They're enjoying the underdog tag. But we think they're a pretty good rugby team with some outstanding players.

"Their forward pack is probably as good as any we'll play in this World Cup. They've got a world class loose trio and backs that can bite you."

New Zealand : Israel Dagg; Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Richard Kahui; Aaron Cruden, Piri Weepu; Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu, Owen Franks; Brad Thorn, Sam Whitelock; Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (captain), Kieran Read. 

Replacements : Andrew Hore, Ben Franks, Ali Williams, Adam Thomson, Andy Ellis, Stephen Donald, Sonny Bill Williams

Hook Wants Third Place for Sam

Wales will dedicate their final game of the World Cup to banned captain Sam Warburton when they aim to beat Australia to third place on Friday.

Warburton was sent off for a dangerous tackle on France wing Vincent Clerc in their semi-final loss.

"We said at half-time during the game with France that we wanted to do it for Sam," Wales fly-half James Hook said.

"It didn't happen but he has been immense, not just in the World Cup but since he started playing for Wales."

Hook gains another chance at fly-half for Friday's thrid-place play-off in Auckland, retained in the critical playmaker's role despite a scratchy performance against France.

The Perpignan-bound star missed two of his three kicks at goal and he was then replaced by Stephen Jones just after half-time as Wales looked to keep alive their World Cup hopes.

"It was bitterly disappointing in the last game for everyone and especially for myself," Hook added.

"I am delighted to get an opportunity to put it behind me and get on with what should be a huge challenge on Friday night.

"Obviously the missed kicks proved vital at the end of a game we lost by a point. That is what it came down to at the end of the day.

"It was difficult when we were down to 14 men, but we are not making excuses for Sam or myself. We've all taken it on the chin and realised how disappointed we are.

"We know the size of the challenge we face to come third in this tournament and to finish on a high."

While the semi-final defeat was a great opportunity missed, a youthful Wales side would appear to be in good shape for another World Cup assault in England in 2015.

"There is no reason why we cannot have a go in four years' time," Hook said.

"The semi-final loss is tough to take, but this team can go on and become a better team and get to these positions in future.

"It is important to keep our confidence up and express ourselves the way we have done throughout the tournament.

"If we can claim a Tri-Nations scalp in the southern hemisphere that will give us massive confidence going into the Six Nations later this season.

"It's been a good tournament for us - we would have taken this at the start - but we lost a semi-final and we want to go home with something."

Rougerie Walks Away from the Bland

France centre Aurelien Rougerie was involved in a bizarre exchange with journalists at the team's press conference on Wednesday.

Rougerie eventually walked out of the media session ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against New Zealand after clashing with reporters over their treatment of the France players.

Rougerie did little to endear himself to the press with his responses during the session, with the 31-year-old claiming he was tired of the 'bland' questioning.

The Clermont captain, though, went on the offensive by insisting it was unfair that no one judged the critics while the French squad had to live in the intense glare of the media spotlight.

Rougerie then stormed out of the conference, leaving team-mate Lionel Nallet to face the rest of the questioning.

Nallet tried to defuse the situation by admitting some of the criticism has been warranted, although the lock insisted that it had helped forge a siege mentality within the squad.

"In a way it brings us closer together... we've been getting massacred for a while now," Nallet said.

"I don't see why I should be angry with the team. We're in the World Cup final. Obviously I would have liked to be 20 points up against Wales. There's been no recognition, that's for sure. If we win this match, there will be."

Beale Given Time to Prove Fitness

Australia are giving full-back Kurtley Beale as long as possible to prove his fitness for Sunday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Auckland.

Beale, who has twice been forced off with a hamstring strain during the tournament, has been named in coach Robbie Deans' starting XV.

However, if he is not fit, Adam Ashley-Cooper will go to full-back and Anthony Fainga'a will start at outside centre.

"We will leave it as long as we can before making a decision," said Deans.

"It will be tough on Kurtley if he has to miss this one, but we will take no chances. If he can't play, he will contribute off the field as he always does.

"He is a great presence in the group, whether he's running or just providing voice.

"He's a big part of the spiritual element of the group, he's very much a source of positive energy.

"Adam and Ant are both good men. They will do a more than capable job in Kurtley's absence."

Each of this weekend's four semi-finalists have a number seven in their side that strike fear deep into opposition hearts

Pat McCabe has recovered from a shoulder injury and will start at inside centre in a side that will be unchanged from their quarter-final victory over South Africa, if Beale, who limped out of that win, is fit.

On the bench, Rob Simmons is selected ahead of veteran lock Nathan Sharpe, who will have to wait to become only the fifth Australian to win 100 Test caps.

"We make the decisions that we believe are going to be best for us and sentiment around the 100 [Tests] doesn't come into consideration," Deans added.

"Rob is athletic and he's got a slightly different skills set to Sharpie and we anticipate a lateral challenge from the All Blacks.

"We suspect they will use the ball side to side, they will see some opportunities to do that from our last outing and that's the point of difference between Simmons and Sharpe."

Australia's last victory over New Zealand at Eden Park was in 1986 and the All Blacks have not been beaten by anyone at the ground in 17 years.

But Deans believes those statistics will count for little on Sunday.

"Those are impressive numbers for sure," he said. "But they don't matter once Sunday's match kicks off.

"Rugby World Cup elimination matches are stand-alone contests, distinct from any other that are played in the international game.

"The pressure is divided equally on both sides as there is no tomorrow, and the ultimate prize [a place in the Rugby World Cup final] awaits the side which earns that right of passage."

Australia: Kurtley Beale/Adam Ashley-Cooper; James O'Connor, Adam Ashley-Cooper/Anthony Fainga'a, Pat McCabe, Digby Ioane; Quade Cooper, Will Genia; Sekope Kepu, Stephen Moore, Ben Alexander, Dan Vickerman, James Horwill (capt), Rocky Elsom, David Pocock, Radike Samo.

Replacements: Tatafu Polota Nau, James Slipper, Rob Simmons, Ben McCalman, Luke Burgess, Berrick Barnes, Anthony Fainga'a/ Rob Horne

Hook Replaces Priestland for France

James Hook will start at fly-half for Wales in Saturday's World Cup semi-final against France in Auckland.

Hook, who has played only three minutes at fly-half during the tournament, replaces the injured Rhys Priestland.

With lock Luke Charteris shaking off a shoulder injury, coach Warren Gatland has otherwise named the same starting XV that beat Ireland in the last eight.

The only other change sees record caps holder Stephen Jones taking Hook's place on the bench.

Wales, aiming to secure their place in a World Cup final for the first time, had initially been hopeful that Priestland's injury was not serious.

But the 24-year-old, who came into the tournament as Wales' third-choice fly-half, has not been able to train in New Zealand all week after taking a knock to his shoulder in the final stages of the win over Ireland.

It left Gatland with a straight choice between Hook, who played the first two pool games at full-back, and Jones, whose calf injury a month before the start of the World Cup had opened the door for Priestland.

"Time was against Rhys, but we are happy that we have the talent and ability elsewhere in the squad to cover him," said Gatland.

"Rhys has done everything we have asked of him and more during this World Cup, but, when we have players of the calibre and experience of James Hook and Stephen Jones coming into the squad and starting line-up, there is no sense that Rhys's absence leaves us any weaker."

Hook's last appearance at fly-half came in the final World Cup warm-up in August when Wales beat Argentina 28-13 in Cardiff.

The Perpignan-bound 26-year-old had started at 10 in three of last season's Six Nations matches, including the 28-9 defeat by France in Paris.

He started the World Cup campaign at full-back against South Africa and Samoa, but sat out the wins over Namibia and Fiji with a shoulder injury.

His first taste at fly-half came in the dying stages against Ireland when Priestland was forced off with the injury that has cost him his place.

Charteris, Jamie Roberts, George North and captain Sam Warburton sat out training on Tuesday with minor niggles, but all four have been passed fit to face the French.

Once again, eight of Gatland's match-day squad are aged 23 or under, which confirms the impact the younger generation have made during the tournament.

Wales have lost six of the previous seven meetings against France, who have named the same side that beat England 19-12 in the quarter-finals.

Gatland added: "We know that the people in Wales and the fans that have travelled here are excited about reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup and we are too, but beating France on Saturday must be and will be our sole focus.

"The time to reflect and to celebrate will come if we win our next two matches, until that happens our focus on the task ahead must be absolute."

In the previous 88 matches between both nations, Wales have won 43, France 42 with 3 draws.

Wales team: Leigh Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues); George North (Scarlets), Jonathan Davies (Scarlets), Jamie Roberts (Cardiff Blues), Shane Williams (Ospreys); James Hook (Perpignan), Mike Phillips (Bayonne); Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Huw Bennett (Ospreys), Adam Jones (Ospreys), Luke Charteris (Dragons), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Dan Lydiate (Dragons) Sam Warburton (Cardiff Blues, capt), Toby Faletau (Dragons).

Replacements: Lloyd Burns (Dragons), Paul James (Ospreys), Bradley Davies (Cardiff Blues), Ryan Jones (Ospreys), Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), Stephen Jones (Scarlets), Scott Williams (Scarlets).

Deans Not Relying on Wallabies History

Australia coach Robbie Deans feels his side's record against South Africa will count for nothing when they meet in the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

The Wallabies have won five of the last six meetings including two victories en route to winning the Tri Nations.

"Taking comfort from previous games is the quickest path to the airport," said Deans ahead of the 0600 BST kick-off.

South Africa assistant coach Gary Gold said: "Australia were very good in the Tri-Nations and haven't got any worse."

The defending champions have not lost a World Cup match since they were beaten by Australia in the 2003 quarter-finals.

But Deans insisted history would not have any bearing on the outcome of the match in Wellington.

"The knock out phases of the World Cup are completely different to every other type of rugby we play," he stated.

"The stakes are higher, the intensity greater and the margins between success and failure smaller.

"We've seen that to some extent already in the tournament through the key pool matches and you can pretty much guarantee that it will only intensify from here.

"History will be created this weekend and we desperately want our piece of it. There's no tomorrow, unless you create one for yourself."

The 52-year-old also praised the Springboks for their winning mentality.

"South Africa still have the core group from the last World Cup together," he commented. "They know what it takes to be successful in knockout rugby and know how to close out the tight games.

"They've already shown that in this tournament when they came from behind to beat Wales by a point.

"They have a group which has the knowledge and belief that it can get things done. They will bring that mentality forward with them on Sunday.

"If we are going to earn the right to advance to the next round, we have to match it."

South Africa are bidding to become the first back-to-back world champions following their win against England in Paris four years ago.

But Gold is focusing solely on Australia and believes an eagerly-awaited breakdown battle could prove the "defining factor".

Springboks openside flanker Heinrich Brussow and Australia's David Pocock go head to head in a contest that may go some way towards deciding which country meets New Zealand or Argentina in the semi-finals.

"The guys who master the breakdown the best and adhere to the referee's interpretations the best are probably going to be in the best position to win this game," said Gold.

Gold urged his side to focus on their strengths and not Australia's, adding: "The Australian team can live, physically, with the best at the moment.

"They are a very young and athletic side and they have exciting backs that will move you around the park. And they have forwards that can keep up, so they are a dangerous team.

"We've worked hard on them and we will give them the respect they deserve this weekend.

"But from our point of view we have our strengths as well, and it is important we concentrate on what our strengths are."

Gatland Gives Ireland Master Class

Wales crushed Ireland's dream and reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1987 with an impressive display in Wellington.

Wing Shane Williams squeezed over for Wales' early opener, Keith Earls responding in kind after the break.

But in-form scrum-half Mike Phillips' clever dive and centre Jonathan Davies' burst past prop Cian Healey settled the contest in Wales' favour.

Rhys Priestland added seven Welsh points to Ronan O'Gara's five.

Ireland produced a performance that justified their status as Pool C winners against the Pool D runners-up, but Wales now await news of who they will face in the semi-finalsv - England or France.

Outstanding flanker and captain Sam Warburton's side proved equal to the challenge as they held out Irish dangermen such as Brian O'Driscoll, Sean O'Brien and Tommy Bowe.

Lock Luke Charteris epitomised the Welsh effort, making 16 tackles before being replaced by Bradley Davies at the break.

Wherever Ireland threatened, Wales seemed to have enough numbers and commitment to cope other than when wing Earls made the most of his chance.

The Welsh line-out also stood up to the notable challenge of Paul O'Connell and Donncha O'Callaghan to such an extent that Alun Wyn Jones and Bradley Davies came out on top as the game wore on.

At the scrums Ireland were unable to repeat the efforts that Australia found so punishing in the pool stages and Wales go into the last four with a solid platform and potent attacking threat.

Jamie Roberts was again the focus of Welsh efforts with ball-in-hand, on one occasion running over Gordon D'Arcy while regularly making telling inroads.

And with Priestland guiding the effort and Phillips continuing a rich vein of form, Wales proved superior behind to the O'Gara-O'Driscoll axis from which Ireland have relied in the past decade.

Wales last reached the last four in the inaugural 1987 event, finishing third on that occasion after beating Australia in the play-off while Ireland must wait another four years to again attempt to do so for the first time.

Gatland's men hope to go at least one better at this tournament after leading the way among the nothern hemisphere challengers.

Wing Williams extended his Wales record try tally to 56 in the third minute as they began with an assurance that belied the occasion.

They patiently built a multi-phase attack in which Jamie Roberts took a high ball going forward and Toby Faletau also made ground before Halfpenny put Williams over in the right corner.

Video referee Giulio de Santis confirmed the score and Priestland converted from the wide angle.

Indiscipline and Ireland's ability to build pressure from it denied Wales the chance to capitalise on their good start.

In quick succession Faletau went over the top at a ruck, George North failed to roll away from a tackle and Dan Lydiate was caught offside at a breakdown.

But Ireland were unable to break down Wales' defence as they settled for a series of attacking line-outs instead of kicking for goal.

North pulled off a crucial tackle on Bowe that thwarted one Irish attack.

But when Roberts again put Wales on to the front-foot, O'Driscoll intercepted Phillips' pass to launch Ireland's best attack of the opening half in which D'Arcy's dummy and run underlined the threat to Wales.

However, Williams somehow managed to hold powerful flanker O'Brien off the floor as the flanker crossed the line to deny Ireland a first try.

O'Driscoll set off again after taking Priestland's up-and-under to give Rob Kearney a run and when Wales again fell foul of the tackle laws, this time O'Gara took Ireland's first points from the penalty.

Halfpenny restored Wales' seven-point advantage with a long-range penalty while O'Gara sent two kicks into touch-in-goal as the tension mounted.

Ireland drew level in the 44th minute when Stephen Ferris and Bowe combined to give Earls the time and space to cross at the corner for another try settled by the video ref and O'Gara converted.

But five minutes later Phillips stole away on the blindside after Alun Wyn Jones' drive before beating D'Arcy and evading Bowe's tackle to dive over, also securing the video ref's approval.

Priestland could not convert and his chance to put Wales eight points ahead after Cian Healey was penalised at a scrum rebounded off and upright to leave the contest on a knife edge.

Wales went further ahead when centre Davies made the most of Healey's appearance in the midfield defence to fend off the prop and burst clear to score.

Priestland converted to put Wales 12 points ahead with 15 minutes remaining.

Ireland's attempt a response saw replacement scrum-half Eoin Reddan conjure a superb pass to O'Brien.

But the Irish flanker was halted three metres short and knocked on before Healey was penalised at the scrum, allowing Wales to clear.

Ireland threw all they had left at Wales in the closing stages, but the defence coached by Shaun Edwards proved equal to the task.

Wales: Leigh Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues); George North (Scarlets), Jonathan Davies (Scarlets), Jamie Roberts (Cardiff Blues), Shane Williams (Ospreys); Rhys Priestland (Scarlets), Mike Phillips (Bayonne); Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Huw Bennett (Ospreys), Adam Jones (Ospreys), Luke Charteris (Dragons), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Dan Lydiate (Dragons) Sam Warburton (Cardiff Blues, capt), Toby Faletau (Dragons).

Replacements: Lloyd Burns (Dragons), Paul James (Ospreys), Bradley Davies (Cardiff Blues), Ryan Jones (Ospreys), Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), James Hook (Perpignan), Scott Williams (Scarlets).

Ireland: R Kearney (Leinster); T Bowe (Ospreys), B O'Driscoll (Leinster, capt), G D'Arcy (Leinster), K Earls (Munster); R O'Gara (Munster), C Murray (Munster); C Healy (Leinster), R Best (Ulster) or S Cronin (Leinster), M Ross (Leinster), D O'Callaghan (Munster), P O'Connell (Munster), S Ferris (Ulster), S O'Brien (Leinster), J Heaslip (Leinster).

Replacements: S Cronin (Leinster) or D Varley (Munster), T Court (Ulster), D Ryan (Munster), D Leamy (Munster), E Reddan (Leinster), J Sexton (Leinster), A Trimble (Ulster).

Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa).

Assistant referees: Wayne Barnes (England), Romain Poite (France)

TMO: Giulio de Santis (Italy)

Jonathan Davies Geared for Derby

Jonathan Davies says Wales' World Cup quarter-final clash against Ireland on Saturday amounts to a "local derby".

The teams will battle for a place in the final four 12,000 miles from home.

But the Scarlet points to Six Nations and Pro12 League familiarity as the background to the encounter in Wellington.

"We've played against each other so many times it's almost like a local derby," said Davies.

"It's the fact that we're pretty close, Scotland and England as well, you always want to get one up and back home the public love it as well.

"So it is a huge game Saturday."

And the 23-year-old believes Wales' route to the latter stages following their opening defeat by South Africa has already forced them to take a "knock-out" approach.

Wales went on to beat Samoa 17-10, before hammering Namibia and Fiji.

"After the South Africa loss, it was almost knock-out rugby for us then.

"We had to make sure we won every game and we've done that so we're used to this pressure being on us, making sure we have to win and nothing changes on Saturday - we've got to get a win."

Jamie Roberts' midfield partner is one of eight matchday squad members aged aged 23 or under.

But Davies says even though the party's most capped player, Stephen Jones, has been overlooked, he and his fellow veterans can be credited with helping the new generation come to fruition.

Davies said: "There's a lot of experience in this squad as well and I think it's a great mix and a lot of players have brought us on.

"Stephen Jones has played a huge part in bringing on the young Scarlets who are coming through into the squad and the other regions as well.

"I think a lot can be taken out of that good mix of experience and youth."

With vastly experienced Brian O'Driscoll and Gordon D'Arcy to take on, Davies says Wales must win the gain line battle if they are to reach the semi-finals for the first time since the inaugural tournament in 1987.

Davies said: "Test match rugby is all about getting go-forward and momentum over that gain line and with the ball-carriers we've got, it's worked so far and hopefully come Saturday we can get our runners into the game and get momentum.

"We've been together so long we're all comfortable with what we're doing now and understand what the coaches want as well.

"I think everything's coming into place quite nicely."

Ireland, the 2009 Six Nations Grand Slam champions, boast a 100% record at this year's World Cup and shocked pre-tournament favourites Australia with a 15-6 victory on the way to topping Pool C.

Wales: Leigh Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues); George North (Scarlets), Jonathan Davies (Scarlets), Jamie Roberts (Cardiff Blues), Shane Williams (Ospreys); Rhys Priestland (Scarlets), Mike Phillips (Bayonne); Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Huw Bennett (Ospreys), Adam Jones (Ospreys), Luke Charteris (Dragons), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Dan Lydiate (Dragons) Sam Warburton (Cardiff Blues, capt), Toby Faletau (Dragons).

Replacements: Lloyd Burns (Dragons), Paul James (Ospreys), Bradley Davies (Cardiff Blues), Ryan Jones (Ospreys), Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), James Hook (Perpignan), Scott Williams (Scarlets).

Johnson Says England Battle Ready

England manager Martin Johnson says his side will go all out for victory in their crucial Pool B World Cup showdown with Scotland on Saturday.

England will still qualify if they earn a losing bonus point, with Scotland needing a winning margin of eight or more to have any chance of progression.

But Johnson says his side will approach the game with a "knock out" mentality.

And Scotland counterpart Andy Robinson has called on his players to "use every emotion" to beat England.

With World Cup progression at stake, Johnson admits there has been an added intensity to the build-up ahead of the game at Eden Park.

"There is lots of chat of getting bonus points but we want to win the Test match as we always do," said Johnson. "That doesn't change.

"We are playing knock-out rugby. This is where we want to be - playing a big pool game, wanting to win it to win the pool."

"There has been a definite edge about it.

"It is a big game, they've picked a team full of power with some very direct carriers so it is going to be a big battle in midfield in terms of getting over the gain line."

The build-up to the game has been slightly overshadowed by the suspension of two England coaches for the World Cup game against Scotland on Saturday.

Kicking coach Dave Alred and fitness specialist Paul Stridgeon were found to have switched the ball Jonny Wilkinson was due to kick with during England's 67-3 win over Romania without asking the permission of referee Romain Poite.

Johnson spoke of his regret over the incident and when asked whether the situation had been an embarrassment for England, he said: "Paul and David did what they did in the heat and confusion of a Test.

"We should have asked the referee [if they could switch balls], we didn't. They asked us to stop, we did.

"I don't suspend guys lightly. We regret what we did and it was wrong.

"In the heat of a World Cup match these guys have made a mistake and they have paid for it."

Johnson regrets ball-switching debacle

Meanwhile, Scotland full-back Chris Paterson says he is unconcerned about the World Cup match balls following the furore with Alred and Stridgeon.

Windy conditions have caused difficulties for kickers so far, but Paterson has no complaints with the match balls which have caused such controversy.

"We've trained with the balls since June or July and we get on and train with it," said Paterson.

"As long as they stay on the tee I'm trying my best, to be honest."

Scotland head coach Robinson preferred to focus on his side, rather than comment on the situation in the opposition camp.

Robinson, England head coach from September 2004 to November 2006, said: "We've got to take care of what we're about.

"It's a hard enough job for us worrying about what, as opposed to worrying about the opposition and what they're up to. It's about us.

"I really hope it's another cracking test match. For us, it's about finding the answers to breaking down this England team and if we do that, we have the players to finish off."

England team: B Foden; C Ashton, M Tuilagi, M Tindall, D Armitage; J Wilkinson, B Youngs; M Stevens, S Thompson, D Cole, L Deacon, C Lawes, T Croft, L Moody (capt), J Haskell.

Replacements: D Hartley, A Corbisiero, T Palmer, N Easter, R Wigglesworth, T Flood, M Banahan.

Scotland team: C Paterson; M Evans, J Ansbro, S Lamont, S Danielli; R Jackson, M Blair; A Jacobsen, R Ford, E Murray, R Gray, A Kellock (capt), A Strokosch , J Barclay, R Vernon.

Replacements: S Lawson, A Dickinson, N Hines, R Rennie, C Cusiter, D Parks, N De Luca.

SCOTLAND V ENGLAND PERMUTATIONS

If Scotland lose to England without a losing bonus point they are out of the World Cup

If Scotland lose to England with a losing bonus point and Argentina lose against Georgia, Scotland go through

If Scotland draw with England, they need Argentina to lose against Georgia

If Scotland and Argentina both win without a bonus point, it will come down to points difference between the three teams, though England are way out in front

If Scotland and Argentina win with bonus points, and England do not earn a losing bonus point, England are out