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England boss Sir Clive Woodward tonight axed three members of his World Cup-winning squad for next Sunday’s Six Nations championship opener against Italy in Rome.

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ENGLAND will field five international rookies in next Sunday’s non-cap fixture against the Barbarians at Twickenham.

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England will field five international rookies in next Sunday’s non-cap fixture against the Barbarians at Twickenham.

Wed, 21 May, 2003

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Andy Gomarsall and Phil Christophers, who both made substitute appearances for England against Wales 10 days ago, will be on A team duty later this week.

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