Balshaw battle

Iain Balshaw is battling to be fit for England’s RBS 6 Nations Championship clash against Wales at Twickenham next week

Thu, 11 Mar, 2004 - 00:00

The Bath full-back suffered a groin injury during club training yesterday.

Balshaw won his 22nd cap during the 19-13 defeat against Ireland last weekend, when another below-par performance left him battling to retain England’s number 15 jersey.

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Courts Rugby Six Nations Place: Twickenham Person: Balshaw Person: Iain Balshaw Person: Clive Woodward Person: Josh Lewsey Person: Jason Robinson Person: Woodward Event: RBS 6 Nations Championship Organisation: England Organisation: Wales Organisation: Bath Organisation: Ireland

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