England may be forced to make another emergency change to their pack against New Zealand if lock Dave Attwood is called away for the birth of his first child. The 27-year-old’s fiancee, Bridget, is pregnant and the baby is past due. The national coaches are on standby to make alternative arrangements if Attwood has to rush away at short notice. Head coach Stuart Lancaster said: ‘Dave’s baby is still due soon. We’ll have to have a Plan B.’ England lock Dave Attwood (C) may be forced to miss the game against All Blacks if his baby is born England coach Stuart Lancaster has an alternative plan, despite injuries decimating his squad
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England are set to play the New Zealand All Blacks at Twickenham
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Stuart Lancaster's squad has been beset by injury problems
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Dave Attwood may not be available because of the birth of his baby
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Either George Kruis and Graham Kitchener will step in to take his place
You want to put the family first but equally I know @placeholder’s keen to play.