Flood warning as Cipriani loses place

TOBY FLOOD steps into the number 10 limelight vacated by Danny Cipriani at Twickenham on Saturday determined to make some publicity of his own.

The Leicester fly-half has been given his chance against New Zealand following three below-par displays by Cipriani in the autumn internationals.

Even though he will be matched against Dan Carter, arguably the world’s best rugby player, Flood is relishing the opportunity in what will be his 22nd cap but only his fourth Test start in the play-making role.