Gregan to return for England clash after birth of daughter

WALLABY captain George Gregan will return to Britain for Saturday’s rugby test against England after rushing home for the birth of his daughter, Charlie, the Australian Rugby Union said yesterday.

Gregan headed to Australia after the world champions lost 18-9 to Ireland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin on Saturday, arriving at Sydney Airport on Monday. The scrum-half’s wife, Erica, gave birth to Charlie on Tuesday morning. The couple have a son, Max, who was born last year.

Wallaby coach Eddie Jones, speaking at a news conference in London on Monday, backed Gregan’s decision to fly home.