Morgan poised for debut as Balshaw’s injury jinx strikes again

AS a radically-changed England team prepare for their RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Scotland on Saturday, the final bell could be about to toll on Iain Balshaw’s Calcutta Cup ambitions this season.

The Gloucester full-back, whose Test career has often been stalled by injuries, suffered a groin problem during training yesterday at Bath University.

Balshaw was unable to complete the two-hour session, while Leicester flanker Lewis Moody held little more than a watching brief because of shoulder trouble sustained in the same workout.