Abendanon drafted in to cover for injured Lewsey

BATH full-back Nick Abendanon has been called into England’s World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Josh Lewsey.

Abendanon flew out to Paris last night to join the England squad just five days before they tackle South Africa in the World Cup final.

Lewsey was ruled out of the final yesterday after a scan confirmed he suffered a hamstring strain in England’s 14-9 victory over France last weekend.