Injury scuppers hopes of Brad Barritt recall for England

ByReuters

Updated 09/03/2015 at 19:50 GMT

Brad Barritt's injury curse struck again when the England centre was ruled out of the final two Six Nations games against Scotland and France with an ankle problem.

Israel Dagg of New Zealand is tackled by Brad Barritt of England during the QBE International match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on November 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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Barritt was tipped to return to the side to face Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday after missing the wins over Wales and Italy, and defeat last time out by Ireland.

The Saracens back started all four November internationals but suffered calf and knee injuries that ruled him out of the clash with Wales in early February.

He was expected to be recalled to take the place of injury doubt Luther Burrell at inside centre against Scotland.

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Barritt suffered an ankle sprain while on duty for Saracens at the weekend. England have called up Exeter's Henry Slade as cover, the RFU said in a statement on Monday.

Flanker Tom Croft disclocated his shoulder playing for Leicester and could miss the rest of the season.

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